IAH → MOB

Upper Texas Coast

Views of the shoreline and the distant shipping lanes leading into the Port of Houston and Galveston Bay.

Atchafalaya Basin

An incredible look at the nation's largest river swamp, featuring a labyrinth of wetlands, bayous, and marshes.

Mississippi River Delta

Observation of the massive, winding curves of the lower Mississippi River as it heads toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Offshore Oil Platforms

On clear days, the horizon is dotted with the metallic structures of oil rigs standing in the shallow Gulf waters.

Mobile Bay

A spectacular view of the wide bay, including the Port of Mobile and the historic USS Alabama battleship during the final descent.

Lake Houston

Visible shortly after takeoff from IAH, providing a clear view of the massive reservoir and surrounding suburban greenery.

East Texas Piney Woods

Dense clusters of Loblolly pines and mixed forests stretching across the Texas-Louisiana border.

Baton Rouge Skyline

In the distance to the north, you can often spot the tall Louisiana State Capitol building and the industrial sprawl of the city.

Mississippi Inland Scenery

A view of the rolling timberlands and agricultural fields that define the interior of southern Mississippi.