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AUS → LBB
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Lubbock)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the rugged Texas Hill Country early in the flight and the dramatic rise of the Caprock Escarpment as you approach the High Plains of West Texas.
Texas Hill Country
Vast stretches of rolling limestone hills and cedar brakes immediately after departure from Austin.
Lake Travis
A serpentine reservoir on the Colorado River showcasing clear blue waters against the rugged terrain.
Caprock Escarpment
The sharp geographical transition where the lower rolling plains meet the flat, elevated Llano Estacado.
Oil Fields
Visible pumpjacks and infrastructure as the route skims the eastern edge of the Permian Basin.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. Look for the distinct 'shelf' of the Caprock about 20 minutes before landing, which marks the entrance to the South Plains. In spring, the greenery of the Hill Country is particularly vibrant.
Greater Austin Suburbs
A clear view of the rapidly growing northern suburbs including Round Rock and Georgetown.
Dyess Air Force Base
Located near Abilene, you can often spot the massive runways and occasionally B-1 bombers on the tarmac.
Roscoe Wind Farm
One of the world's largest wind farms, featuring hundreds of turbines spinning across the horizon near Sweetwater.
Agricultural Grids
Perfectly square sections of cotton and sorghum fields that define the Llano Estacado landscape.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to see the sky turn orange over the West Texas plains without direct sun in your window. This side is exceptional for witnessing the massive scale of renewable energy projects between Abilene and Sweetwater.
Distance: 550 km (342 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: LBB (33.663601, -101.822998)
Route Type: Domestic
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