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LAM → ABQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Alamos Airport (Los Alamos) to Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Sandia Mountains and the winding Rio Grande, providing the most iconic New Mexico landscape views during the short descent.
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Sangre de Cristo Range
To the far east, view the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains stretching toward Colorado.
Santa Fe Hinterlands
Spot the high-desert terrain and the outskirts of the historic state capital as you travel south.
Rio Grande River
Follow the lush green ribbon of the river valley that serves as the region's primary water source.
Sandia Crest
A spectacular view of the 10,678-foot peak and its jagged limestone cliffs looming over Albuquerque.
Balloon Fiesta Park
Identify the large green launch field near the northern city limits, famous for the international balloon festival.
For the best experience, book an afternoon flight. As the sun sets in the west, the Sandia Mountains on the left take on their signature 'watermelon' pink glow. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Bernalillo area for the best angle of the Sandia Crest.
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Jemez Mountains
Look back toward the massive volcanic complex that forms the backdrop of Los Alamos.
Pajarito Plateau
Observe the unique finger-like mesas and deep volcanic tuff canyons that define the Los Alamos landscape.
Cochiti Lake
A clear view of the massive earth-fill dam and reservoir managed by the Cochiti Pueblo.
The Three Sisters
Three distinct dormant cinder cone volcanoes located on the Albuquerque West Mesa.
Petroglyph National Monument
The basalt escarpment visible on the city's edge, home to thousands of ancient Native American carvings.
The right side is superior for geology enthusiasts. Morning flights offer the best lighting to see the shadows in the canyons and the distinct craters of the West Mesa volcanoes. In winter, look for the stark contrast of snow against the dark basalt rocks.
Book Hotels in AlbuquerqueDistance: 98 km (61 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 min
Departure: LAM (35.8797988892, -106.268997192)
Arrival: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Route Type: Domestic
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