HOU → ABQ

Houston Skyline

Shortly after takeoff from HOU, catch a panoramic view of the Texas Medical Center and the downtown Houston skyscrapers as the plane banks west.

Brazos River Meanders

Observe the winding oxbows of the Brazos River cutting through the fertile agricultural lands of southeast Texas.

Permian Basin Oil Fields

Near Midland and Odessa, view the dense grid-like patterns of oil rigs and service roads that define one of the world's most productive energy regions.

Monahans Sandhills

On clear days, the bright white gypsum-like dunes of Monahans Sandhills State Park sparkle against the reddish West Texas soil.

Rio Grande Valley

During the descent into ABQ, the lush green ribbon of the Rio Grande valley provides a stark contrast to the surrounding high desert terrain.

Lake Buchanan

A large, scenic reservoir in the Texas Hill Country known for its rugged shoreline and granite cliffs.

The Caprock Escarpment

Watch for the dramatic drop-off of the Llano Estacado, where the high plains of the Panhandle meet the lower rolling plains.

Staked Plains

The remarkably flat and high-altitude Llano Estacado plateau, featuring geometric crop circles from center-pivot irrigation.

Sandia Mountains

As you approach Albuquerque from the east, the massive granite face of Sandia Peak dominates the right-side window view.

Albuquerque Volcanoes

Just west of the city, see the dormant cinder cones of the Albuquerque Volcanic Fields during the final approach pattern.