HOU → ELP

Texas Hill Country

Early in the flight, observe the rolling limestone hills and green plateaus characteristic of Central Texas.

Pecos River Canyon

Watch for the deep, narrow gorge carved by the Pecos River as it cuts through the desert floor.

Permian Basin Oil Fields

A massive network of roads and drill pads that create a unique geometric pattern across the landscape.

Guadalupe Mountains

The highlight of the trip, featuring the limestone cliffs of El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak rising sharply from the desert.

Franklin Mountains

The rugged mountain range that bisects the city of El Paso, visible just before landing.

San Antonio Skyline

Catch a glimpse of the Tower of the Americas and the urban sprawl of San Antonio as you bypass the city to the south.

Amistad Reservoir

A massive body of water on the Rio Grande providing a stark blue contrast to the arid brushland of the border region.

The Rio Grande

Follow the winding path of the river that defines the international border between the United States and Mexico.

Ciudad Juárez

As the plane approaches ELP, the vast, dense urban grid of Juárez becomes visible across the border.

Chihuahuan Desert

Extensive views of the rugged, scrubby desert landscape that dominates the southwestern tip of Texas.