LAS → AUS

Hoover Dam & Lake Mead

Visible almost immediately after takeoff, this engineering marvel and the vast blue reservoir provide a stark contrast to the red desert.

Grand Canyon (South Rim)

Depending on the specific flight corridor, you will likely see the deep, intricate carvings of the South Rim as you cross into Arizona.

Meteor Crater

Located near Winslow, AZ, this nearly perfect circular impact site is clearly visible from cruising altitude.

Sandia Mountains

As you pass Albuquerque, New Mexico, look for the dramatic cliff faces and high peaks of the Sandia range.

Texas Hill Country

During descent into Austin, the landscape transitions into the lush, rolling green hills and limestone bluffs characteristic of Central Texas.

Painted Desert

Witness the colorful, multi-layered rock formations of northern Arizona stretching toward the southern horizon.

Gila National Forest

Views of the rugged, mountainous wilderness area of southwest New Mexico, featuring dense forests and deep canyons.

Permian Basin

As you enter West Texas, the landscape is dotted with the distinct industrial patterns of oil fields and wind farms near Midland and Odessa.

Colorado River & Lake Travis

Approaching Austin, you will often fly over the winding Highland Lakes system, which marks the entrance to the city.

Austin City Skyline

If landing from the west, the right side often gets a sweeping view of the downtown skyline and the UT Tower.