AUS → SMF

Texas Hill Country

Immediate views of the lush, rolling limestone hills west of Austin after takeoff.

Mogollon Rim

The dramatic cliffside transition between the cool high country and the hot desert in Arizona.

Sierra Nevada & Yosemite

Aerial views of the high-altitude granite peaks and wilderness of the central Sierra Nevada.

Lake Tahoe

The crown jewel of the flight; this massive alpine lake is usually visible to the north during the descent.

Folsom Lake

A clear landmark during the final approach into Sacramento International Airport.

Chihuahuan Desert

Vast, rugged expanses of the West Texas and southern New Mexico desert landscapes.

White Sands National Park

The glistening white gypsum dunes of New Mexico are often visible on the horizon to the south.

Las Vegas & Lake Mead

Depending on the specific flight corridor, the glitz of the Vegas strip and the blue waters of Lake Mead appear to the south.

Southern Sierra Nevada

Views of the jagged southern peaks of the Sierra range as the plane prepares for its California descent.