LEX → IAH

Mississippi River Crossing

The geographic highlight of the route, featuring massive bends and barge traffic near the border of Arkansas and Mississippi.

Arkansas Delta Agriculture

A stunning patchwork of perfectly rectangular flooded rice fields and cotton farms stretching to the horizon.

The Red River

Recognizable by its unique reddish-brown sediment, marking the approach toward the Texas state line.

Sam Houston National Forest

A massive canopy of green providing a natural buffer before the urban sprawl of Houston begins.

Bluegrass Estates

Immediately after takeoff, see the sprawling horse farms and white-fenced estates characteristic of Central Kentucky.

Tennessee River Valley

View the wide, winding stretches of the Tennessee River as the flight path cuts southwest.

East Texas Piney Woods

Observe the dense, lush evergreen forests that define the border region between Louisiana and Texas.

Lake Houston

A large reservoir visible during the final descent, often surrounded by suburban developments and marina activity.