AUS → ELP

Texas Hill Country

Rolling limestone hills and cedar-covered landscapes immediately west of Austin.

Amistad Reservoir

A massive, bright blue reservoir on the Rio Grande near the border city of Del Rio.

International Border

Clear views of the Rio Grande river carving a serpentine path between the U.S. and Mexico.

Big Bend Country

Distant but majestic views of the rugged mountain ranges in the Trans-Pecos region.

Chihuahuan Desert

Extensive vistas of the arid, sun-bleached desert floor as the descent into El Paso begins.

Enchanted Rock

A massive pink granite monadnock located north of Fredericksburg, often visible shortly after takeoff.

Permian Basin

The geometric patterns of oil fields and drilling rigs that define the industrial landscape near Midland and Odessa.

Guadalupe Mountains

On clear days, the distant silhouette of Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, can be seen to the north.

Salt Flats

Expansive white alkali flats located east of El Paso that provide a stark contrast to the desert sand.