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CLLIAH

Our Recommendation
6.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most scenic transition from the Brazos Valley into the Piney Woods, featuring views of the Texas A&M campus and Lake Conroe.

Left Side Highlights
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Texas A&M Campus

Clear aerial view of Kyle Field and the university grounds immediately after departure from Easterwood Field.

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Sam Houston National Forest

Large stretches of dense pine and hardwood forests visible to the east during the cruise phase.

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Lake Conroe

A significant reservoir offering a blue contrast to the surrounding greenery as you enter the Houston airspace.

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The Woodlands

A bird's-eye view of the master-planned community's unique forested canopy and residential layouts.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the rising sun illuminating the forest and lake. Focus your attention immediately after takeoff to spot the Aggie sports complexes. In autumn, the changing colors of the Sam Houston National Forest are best viewed from this side.

Right Side Highlights
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Brazos Valley

Geometric patterns of agricultural fields and cattle ranches lining the Navasota River valley.

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Houston Skyline

Distant but distinct silhouette of the downtown skyscrapers visible on the southern horizon on clear days.

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Grand Parkway

The massive engineering of the TX-99 outer loop highway snaking through the northern suburbs.

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IAH Terminal Complex

Detailed views of the terminal logistics and runway infrastructure as the plane aligns for touchdown.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Texas horizon without direct glare. Keep an eye toward the south during the mid-flight descent to catch the distant skyline. This side also offers a better view of airport taxiway activity upon arrival at IAH.

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Route Information

Distance: 119 km (74 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 12 min

Departure: CLL (30.58860016, -96.36380005)

Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Route Type: Domestic

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