SAT → CLT

San Antonio Skyline

Aerial views of the Tower of the Americas and the historic downtown grid shortly after departure.

East Texas Piney Woods

The transition from the arid brush of central Texas to the dense, lush green forests of the eastern part of the state.

Mississippi River Meanders

Stunning views of the massive river with its intricate loops and oxbow lakes near the Louisiana-Mississippi border.

Appalachian Foothills

The terrain begins to roll and rise into the emerald-green lower Appalachian range as you cross into Georgia and South Carolina.

Lake Norman

A massive, shimmering reservoir north of Charlotte often visible during the final descent pattern.

Gulf Coastal Plain

Expansive, flat agricultural lands of the Deep South, stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico in the far distance.

Chattahoochee River

The scenic natural border between Alabama and Georgia, cutting through the red clay landscapes.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

The vast urban sprawl of Atlanta is often visible to the south as the flight path crosses northern Georgia.

Lake Wylie

A beautiful, jagged-edged reservoir on the South Carolina border that serves as a landmark for the Charlotte approach.

Uptown Charlotte

Excellent views of the modern skyline and Bank of America Stadium when landing on the airport's eastern runways.