IAH → VPS

Galveston Bay

Early flight views of the Texas barrier islands and the deep-water shipping lanes entering the Gulf.

Mississippi Delta

The distinct 'Bird's Foot' delta where the Mississippi River deposits sediment into the blue waters of the Gulf.

Dauphin Island

A slender barrier island off the Alabama coast featuring long stretches of white sand and residential piers.

The Emerald Coast

The transition from deep blue to bright turquoise water as the plane approaches the white sands of Destin.

Eglin Air Force Base

As the plane descends into VPS, you can see the massive runways and hangers of this major military installation.

Atchafalaya Basin

The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, appearing as a dense green labyrinth of waterways.

Mississippi River Bends

Dramatic meanders of the river near Baton Rouge, showcasing the power of the water over the landscape.

Lake Pontchartrain

A massive 630-square-mile estuary located just north of New Orleans, visible as a vast circular water body.

Port of Mobile

The industrial infrastructure and sprawling container terminals of one of the Gulf's busiest ports.