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GRK → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport (Killeen) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Texas A&M campus in College Station and the lush, forested suburban layout of The Woodlands during the descent into Houston.
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Fort Cavazos
Views of the massive military installation and training grounds immediately south of Killeen.
College Station
The prominent structure of Kyle Field and the Texas A&M University campus are often visible mid-flight.
Hill Country Edge
Distant views of the rolling terrain and Balcones Escarpment to the southwest.
The Woodlands
A bird's-eye view of the master-planned community hidden beneath a dense forest canopy.
Houston Sprawl
The expansive northern suburbs and complex highway interchanges leading into IAH.
Sit on the right side to maximize your chances of seeing the iconic Kyle Field in College Station. For evening arrivals, this side provides better views of the Houston city lights and the suburban glow of the North Houston corridor.
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Lake Belton
Visible shortly after takeoff, featuring limestone bluffs and winding shorelines.
I-35 Corridor
A clear view of the major transit artery connecting the Texas 'Main Street' cities.
Brazos River Valley
The meandering path of one of Texas's longest rivers cutting through fertile agricultural land.
Sam Houston National Forest
A dense expanse of evergreen canopy that marks the transition into Southeast Texas.
Lake Conroe
A large recreational reservoir situated just northwest of the Houston metro area.
Opt for the left side on early morning flights to see the sunrise over the East Texas horizon. It is also the preferred side for viewing the natural transition from the Blackland Prairie to the Piney Woods ecosystem.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 267 km (166 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: GRK (31.067199706999997, -97.8289031982)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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