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IAH → COS
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route because it offers a direct, panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range and the towering 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak during the descent into Colorado Springs.
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Sam Houston National Forest
Dense pine canopies and Lake Conroe visible shortly after departing Houston.
Caprock Escarpment
The dramatic transition from the Rolling Plains to the High Plains in the Texas Panhandle.
Pikes Peak
The most famous peak in the Southern Front Range, dominating the skyline as the plane aligns for landing.
Garden of the Gods
Distinctive red sandstone vertical fins visible near the base of the mountains during the final approach.
Sit on the left (port) side for the most dramatic mountain views. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly lit landscapes and vibrant colors on the red rocks and snow-capped peaks. Aim for a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze in your photos.
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DFW Metroplex
Distant views of the Dallas and Fort Worth skylines depending on the specific flight corridor.
High Plains Agriculture
Intricate geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
Colorado Springs Cityscape
A clear view of the urban layout and Peterson Space Force Base just before touchdown.
The right side is excellent if you prefer viewing the vast, expansive horizon of the Great Plains. It is particularly scenic during late afternoon flights when the 'Golden Hour' light hits the clouds over the plains, though the mountains will be on the opposite side.
Book Hotels in Colorado SpringsDistance: 1,302 km (809 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 44 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Route Type: Domestic
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