LAX → AUS

Pacific Horizon

Upon takeoff from LAX, the initial climb over the Pacific Ocean provides views of the Santa Monica coastline and the Channel Islands in the distance.

San Bernardino Mountains

Aerial views of Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) and the rugged peaks of the Inland Empire as the plane gains altitude heading east.

Mojave and Joshua Tree

Dramatic desert vistas featuring the unique rock formations of Joshua Tree National Park and the sprawling Mojave Desert landscape.

White Sands National Park

Visible as a stark, bright white patch in the New Mexico desert, these gypsum dunes are a rare and unmistakable geographic landmark.

Texas Hill Country

As the descent into Austin begins, the landscape shifts to the rolling green hills and limestone bluffs characteristic of Central Texas.

Palos Verdes & Long Beach

During the initial turn after takeoff, you can see the dramatic cliffs of Palos Verdes and the busy Port of Long Beach to the south.

Salton Sea

The massive, shimmering body of the Salton Sea is often visible as a blue jewel amidst the harsh Coachella Valley desert.

Phoenix Metro Area

Clear views of the sprawling Valley of the Sun, including the downtown Phoenix skyline and the distinctive Camelback Mountain.

El Paso & Juárez

The flight path often mirrors the US-Mexico border, offering a unique look at the twin cities separated by the Rio Grande.

Downtown Austin

On many approach patterns into AUS, particularly when landing to the north, the right side offers a direct view of the growing Austin skyline.