IAH → SLP

Galveston Bay

Aerial views of the massive bay and the intricate network of the Houston Ship Channel shortly after takeoff.

Padre Island National Seashore

The long, narrow strip of barrier island and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico visible along the South Texas coast.

Sierra Madre Oriental Escarpment

Dramatic view of the mountains rising sharply from the coastal plains, often featuring lush green ridges catching moisture from the Gulf.

Cloud Waterfalls

Oragraphic clouds often spill over the mountain ridges like waterfalls as the plane crosses into the Mexican interior.

San Luis Potosi Cityscape

A clear view of the expanding urban area and industrial parks as the plane aligns for its final approach.

Houston Skyline

Excellent views of Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the sprawling suburbs if departing to the south.

South Texas Ranchlands

The geometric patterns of vast cattle ranches and oil extraction sites spanning the distance between Houston and Laredo.

Falcon Reservoir

The massive body of water on the Rio Grande that marks the international border between the United States and Mexico.

Cerro de la Silla Peaks

In the distance to the west, you can often spot the jagged peaks surrounding Monterrey as you head south.

Mexican Altiplano

The high-altitude desert plateau featuring unique geological formations and arid vegetation near the arrival destination.