GSP → IAH

Blue Ridge Foothills

The rolling green terrain of the lower Appalachian mountains immediately following departure from GSP.

Birmingham Skyline

Clear views of Alabama's largest city and the distinctive iron-rich ridges that surround it.

Mississippi River

A dramatic crossing of the massive, winding river, often featuring visible oxbow lakes and historical floodplains.

Sam Houston Forest

A sea of green pine trees marking the entry into the East Texas region shortly before landing.

Lake Conroe

A large, vibrant recreational lake that serves as a primary landmark for the northern approach into Houston.

Atlanta Metro

Distant views of the sprawling Atlanta metropolitan area and its distinct suburban canopy.

Gulf Horizon

On clear days, the distant blue shimmer of the Gulf of Mexico is visible to the south across Mississippi and Louisiana.

Atchafalaya Basin

The vast, intricate networks of the nation's largest river swamp and bayous in southern Louisiana.

Houston Ship Channel

One of the world's busiest ports and heavy industrial corridors visible during the final descent into IAH.

Downtown Houston

A spectacular view of the Houston skyline if the flight path approaches from the east over Lake Houston.