MEX → AUS

Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

Breathtaking views of the twin snow-capped volcanoes rising above the clouds shortly after takeoff from MEX.

Cerro de la Silla

The famous saddle-shaped mountain overlooking Monterrey, visible as you fly north toward the border.

Rio Grande / Río Bravo

The winding river border that separates Nuevo Laredo and Laredo, marking the entry into U.S. airspace.

Downtown Austin

Excellent views of the Frost Bank Tower and Lady Bird Lake if the aircraft approaches from the south for a Runway 36 landing.

Circuit of the Americas

The distinctive red-and-white observation tower of the F1 track is often visible just southeast of the airport.

Western Mexico City

Bird's-eye view of the dense urban sprawl, Chapultepec Park, and the skyscrapers of Paseo de la Reforma.

Sierra Madre Oriental

Dramatic limestone ridges and deep canyons as the flight traverses the rugged mountain ranges of central Mexico.

Chihuahuan Desert

Expansive views of the high-altitude arid landscapes stretching across San Luis Potosí and Coahuila.

Texas Hill Country

The transition from the brushy Rio Grande Valley to the rolling green hills of Central Texas.

San Antonio Approach

Distant views of the San Antonio metropolitan area and the I-35 corridor during the descent phase.