CUU → IAH

Sierra de Chihuahua

Dramatic high-altitude desert peaks and rugged canyons visible during the initial climb from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos Airport.

Big Bend National Park

Aerial perspective of the Chisos Mountains and the deep limestone walls of Santa Elena Canyon along the US-Mexico border.

Lake Amistad

A striking contrast of turquoise water against the arid West Texas scrubland where the Devils River meets the Rio Grande.

Texas Hill Country

The northern edge of the Balcones Escarpment, showcasing rolling limestone hills and deep green cedar breaks.

The Woodlands

During the descent into IAH, you will see the dense pine forests and master-planned communities that characterize North Houston.

Sierra del Carmen

The towering limestone escarpments of northern Coahuila, Mexico, which mirror the beauty of the US side of the border.

Rio Grande / Río Bravo

The meandering international boundary river carving its way through the desert floor in a series of sharp, serpentine loops.

South Texas Farmlands

The transition into the fertile coastal plains, marked by a patchwork of agricultural grids and irrigation systems.

San Antonio Skyline

On clear days, the Tower of the Americas and the downtown San Antonio skyline can be spotted in the distance to the north.

Houston Ship Channel

As you approach IAH, look toward the horizon for the massive industrial complexes and refineries near the Gulf Coast.