SAV → IAH

Lowcountry Coastline

Aerial views of the Savannah River mouth and the intricate barrier islands of the Georgia coast immediately after takeoff.

Mobile Bay

Clear views of the Alabama coastline, the Port of Mobile, and the historic USS Alabama battleship anchored in the bay.

New Orleans Skyline

The Superdome and the historic French Quarter are often visible as the flight path passes south of Lake Pontchartrain.

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

The world's longest continuous bridge over water appears as a perfectly straight line stretching across the massive lake.

Mississippi River Delta

The winding 'Mighty Mississippi' creates a complex pattern of oxbow lakes and sediment-rich wetlands south of the aircraft.

Southern Pine Forests

Vast stretches of dense timberland across Alabama and Mississippi, showing the region's massive forestry industry.

Atchafalaya Basin

The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, appearing as a labyrinth of dark water and green canopy.

Lake Houston

A major reservoir on the San Jacinto River that signals the final approach into the IAH airport area.

Texas Piney Woods

The transition from the Louisiana bayous into the deep evergreen forests of East Texas as you cross the state line.