IAH → XNA

Lake Livingston

One of the largest reservoirs in Texas, offering expansive water views during the initial climb out of Houston.

The Piney Woods

Dense, continuous stretches of evergreen forest that define the ecology of East Texas and Western Louisiana.

Ouachita Mountains

The flight path crosses over these unique east-west running ridges, providing dramatic topographic relief.

Arkansas River Valley

As you enter Arkansas, the wide river valley cuts through the mountains near the city of Fort Smith.

Ozark National Forest

The final descent into XNA provides a bird's-eye view of the dense hardwood forests and deep hollows of the Ozark plateau.

Sam Houston National Forest

Visible shortly after takeoff, this massive pine forest covers the landscape north of the Houston metro area.

Lake Conroe

A popular recreational reservoir nestled among the trees, providing a bright blue contrast to the green canopy.

Red River Valley

The meandering red-tinted river marks the natural border between Texas and Oklahoma with its distinctive silt.

DFW Distant Skyline

On exceptionally clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Dallas may be visible on the western horizon.