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LBB → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Lubbock) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Texas Hill Country, including the serpentine Lake Travis and a clear perspective of the Austin skyline during the descent.
West Texas Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines dotting the landscape near the Caprock Escarpment.
Edwards Plateau
The dramatic change in geology as the plane flies over the rugged, cedar-covered hills.
Lake Travis
The winding, bright blue waters of the Colorado River system carved through the limestone hills.
Austin Skyline
A prime view of the Frost Bank Tower and the Independent (The 'Jenga' building) during the base leg or final approach.
Circuit of the Americas
The distinct red stripes and observation tower of the F1 track located just south of the airport.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the right side for a sunset flight. The sun reflecting off the Austin skyscrapers and the Colorado River creates a stunning visual. Watch for the 'Pennybacker Bridge' as you descend into the Austin area.
Texas Tech University
Aerial view of the sprawling Spanish Renaissance-style campus and Jones AT&T Stadium immediately after takeoff.
Downtown Lubbock
A clear view of the 'Hub City' grid and the tallest buildings in the South Plains.
Rolling Plains
Transition from the flat Llano Estacado to the more rugged, scrub-filled terrain of the Big Country.
Lake Buchanan
View of one of the largest Highland Lakes to the east as the plane approaches Central Texas.
Round Rock and Pflugerville
Dense suburban development and the massive Dell Diamond stadium complex north of Austin.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the Texas sun. This side is also excellent for seeing the sheer scale of the cotton fields surrounding Lubbock before they give way to the Edwards Plateau.
Distance: 550 km (342 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: LBB (33.663601, -101.822998)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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