BWI → IAH

Washington D.C. Corridor

Shortly after takeoff from BWI, the left side often views the Potomac River and the distant monuments of the capital.

Blue Ridge Mountains

Aerial views of the lush, rolling ridges of the Shenandoah Valley and the Appalachian chain.

Mississippi River

A major crossing point near Memphis, where the river carves massive oxbows through the flat delta land.

Louisiana Wetlands

Intricate patterns of bayous, swamps, and marshes as the flight path skirts the northern Gulf Coast.

Port of Houston

The sprawling industrial complexes and ship channels that define the region's economy.

Houston Skyline

A clear view of the downtown skyscraper cluster if the aircraft approaches IAH from the south.

West Virginia Highlands

Dense forest canopies and deep river gorges through the Monongahela National Forest region.

Ohio River Valley

The broad waterway serving as the geographical boundary between the mid-Atlantic and the Midwest.

Ozark Plateau

The northern edge of the Ozark mountains, characterized by rugged terrain and deep green valleys.

Arkansas River

The wide riverbed cutting through the plains of central Arkansas toward the west.

Lake Houston

The large reservoir and surrounding wooded suburbs visible during the final descent into IAH.