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Our Recommendation
7.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Texas Hill Country

Vast stretches of rolling limestone hills and cedar brakes immediately after departure from Austin.

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Lake Travis

A serpentine reservoir on the Colorado River showcasing clear blue waters against the rugged terrain.

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Caprock Escarpment

The sharp geographical transition where the lower rolling plains meet the flat, elevated Llano Estacado.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Greater Austin Suburbs

A clear view of the rapidly growing northern suburbs including Round Rock and Georgetown.

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Dyess Air Force Base

Located near Abilene, you can often spot the massive runways and occasionally B-1 bombers on the tarmac.

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Roscoe Wind Farm

One of the world's largest wind farms, featuring hundreds of turbines spinning across the horizon near Sweetwater.

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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.

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Route Information

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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