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CRP β LBB
Which side of the plane to sit from Corpus Christi International Airport (Corpus Christi) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Lubbock)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic geographic transition, featuring the rugged canyons of the Edwards Plateau and the massive wind farms of West Texas, culminating in the distinct climb over the Caprock Escarpment.
Nueces Bay
Immediately after takeoff, view the expansive wetlands and the winding Nueces River delta emptying into the bay.
South Texas Brush Country
Observe the vast, wild ranching lands characterized by mesquite thickets and geometric oil pad clearings.
Edwards Plateau
The terrain shifts into rugged limestone hills and deep-cut canyons as you cross the Balcones Fault line.
Roscoe Wind Farm
A massive sea of thousands of wind turbines stretching across the horizon near the city of Sweetwater.
Caprock Escarpment
The dramatic geological boundary where the lower rolling plains abruptly rise into the flat High Plains.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly scenic during sunset flights, as the light catches the red hues of the Caprock cliffs. Watch for the 'Circle-X' ranch patterns common in this region.
Corpus Christi Bay
A stunning aerial view of the downtown waterfront, the USS Lexington, and the T-heads of the marina.
Barrier Islands
Distant views of Mustang and Padre Islands separating the Laguna Madre from the turquoise Gulf of Mexico.
Choke Canyon Reservoir
A large, sprawling blue oasis in the middle of the arid South Texas brushland often visible mid-flight.
Abilene Skyline
The urban center of the 'Big Country' region, easily identifiable by its grid layout and regional airport.
Llano Estacado Grids
The perfect checkerboard patterns of cotton and sorghum fields that define the approach into Lubbock.
The right side is ideal for capturing the Gulf Coast shoreline during the initial climb. As you approach Lubbock, look for the 'playa lakes'βsmall, circular seasonal ponds that dot the High Plains landscape after a rain.
Distance: 774 km (481 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: CRP (27.77039909362793, -97.5011978149414)
Arrival: LBB (33.663601, -101.822998)
Route Type: Domestic
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