BRO → IAH

South Padre Island

Immediate views after takeoff of the narrow barrier island and the iconic Queen Isabella Causeway.

Laguna Madre

The sparkling, shallow hypersaline lagoon stretching along the coast between the mainland and Padre Island.

Corpus Christi Bay

Views of the harbor, the USS Lexington, and the massive industrial infrastructure of the port.

Matagorda Island

A pristine stretch of protected coastline featuring salt marshes and sandy dunes.

Freeport & Galveston Bay

As the plane turns toward Houston, view the massive tankers and industrial ports that drive the local economy.

King Ranch Vistas

Aerial perspective of one of the largest ranches in the world, featuring vast expanses of South Texas brushland.

Coastal Bend Agriculture

A patchwork of geometric crop fields and irrigation patterns typical of the Texas farming industry.

Brazos River Meanders

Dramatic, winding river curves as the flight descends toward the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

Houston Skyline

Depending on the wind-dependent approach pattern, views of the downtown skyscrapers are frequently visible to the west.