ELP → AUS

Guadalupe Peak

The highest point in Texas, rising dramatically from the desert floor about 100 miles east of El Paso.

Salt Basin

Expansive white salt flats located just west of the Guadalupe Mountains, visible shortly after takeoff.

Permian Basin Cities

A clear view of the Midland and Odessa metropolitan areas and their surrounding industrial infrastructure.

Highland Lakes

A sequence of blue reservoirs including Lake Travis and Lake Austin as you enter the Hill Country.

Austin Skyline

Excellent views of the growing downtown skyline during standard north-to-south landing approaches.

Rio Grande

The international boundary between the US and Mexico is visible immediately following takeoff from El Paso.

Davis Mountains

Distant views of this dark, volcanic mountain range to the southeast of the main flight path.

Oil Field Grids

Intricate geometric patterns of thousands of oil wells and access roads stretching across the West Texas plains.

Edwards Plateau

Rugged ranch land characterized by deep canyons and dense cedar breaks south of the flight path.

Colorado River

The winding river valley visible south of the aircraft as it makes its final approach into Austin.