PBI → IAH

Florida Heartland

View the patchwork of citrus groves, sugar cane fields, and wetlands that define the interior of southern Florida.

The Emerald Coast

Marvel at the strikingly white quartz sand beaches of Destin and Pensacola as the flight path hugs the Panhandle coastline.

Mississippi River Delta

The geographic highlight of the trip, showing the massive 'bird's foot' delta where the Mississippi River empties into the sea.

New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain

Look for the sprawling urban area of New Orleans nestled between the river and the massive, circular Lake Pontchartrain.

Atchafalaya Basin

Observe the intricate network of bayous and cypress swamps in the nation's largest river swamp located in Louisiana.

Palm Beach Coastline

Immediately after takeoff, enjoy views of the Atlantic barrier islands and the distinct turquoise waters of the Florida shelf.

Lake Okeechobee

As the flight crosses the Florida peninsula, look for the vast, circular expanse of Florida's largest freshwater lake.

Gulf Horizon

Vast, unobstructed views of the deep blue Gulf of Mexico, often featuring impressive towering cumulus clouds over the water.

Offshore Platforms

As you approach the Texas coast, look for the small industrial dots of oil and gas platforms scattered throughout the Gulf.

Galveston and Houston Ship Channel

During the descent into IAH, you may see the bustling port activity and the thin strip of Galveston Island to the south.