IAH → STL

Houston Skyline

Aerial view of the central business district and the sprawling metroplex shortly after takeoff from IAH.

Sam Houston National Forest

Dense pine canopies and Lake Conroe visible as the flight heads north into the Piney Woods region.

Ouachita Mountains

The unique folded ridges of the Ouachita range provide a dramatic shift from the flat coastal plains.

Ozark National Forest

Deeply dissected plateaus and rugged forest terrain as you cross from Arkansas into Missouri.

Western Horizon

Excellent vantage point for sunsets on late afternoon or evening flights over the central US.

Lake Livingston

One of the largest reservoirs in Texas, often shimmering under the morning sun shortly after departure.

Little Rock Skyline

Views of the Arkansas state capital and the meandering Arkansas River valley during the mid-flight cruise.

Mississippi River

The massive, winding waterway becomes a primary landmark during the descent into the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Gateway Arch

If the flight approaches STL from the south or east, the iconic 630-foot monument is frequently visible.

Missouri Farmland

Geometric patterns of agriculture and rural homesteads characteristic of the American Midwest.