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Galveston Island

Clear views of the historic seawall, Pleasure Pier, and the sandy stretches of the island south of Houston.

Veracruz Coastline

On clear days, the distant curve of the Mexican coast and the mountains of the Sierra Madre are visible.

Puente El Zacatal

One of Mexico's longest bridges, connecting the island to the mainland across the Atasta peninsula.

Carmen Skyline

Detailed views of the city's urban density and the port area as the plane aligns with the runway.

Helicopter Terminals

Spot the massive helicopter staging grounds used for offshore transport during final descent.

Galveston Bay

Aerial perspective of the massive bay and the busy Houston Ship Channel leading into the Gulf.

Offshore Platforms

Numerous oil and gas rigs scattered throughout the northern Gulf of Mexico shelf.

Laguna de Términos

The vast, turquoise protected lagoon system that borders the eastern side of the island.

Gulf Horizons

Uninterrupted views of the sunrise over the open ocean on morning flight departures.