SDF → IAH

The Ohio River

Excellent views of the winding Ohio River as the plane gains altitude and turns toward the southwest.

Fort Knox

The massive U.S. Army installation and the famous gold bullion depository are often visible south of Louisville.

Land Between the Lakes

The striking sight of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, two massive parallel reservoirs in western Kentucky.

Mississippi River

A majestic crossing of the 'Mighty Mississippi' near the Arkansas/Tennessee border, showcasing heavy barge traffic.

East Texas Piney Woods

The transition into the thick, evergreen forests of the Deep South as you enter Texas airspace.

Lake Conroe

A popular recreational lake located just north of the airport, offering great views right before touchdown.

Louisville Suburbs

Bird's eye view of the southern Louisville metropolitan area and Churchill Downs shortly after takeoff.

Kentucky Bluegrass

Rolling hills and patches of forested terrain characteristic of the southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee border.

Arkansas Delta

Vast, geometric agricultural patterns and flooded rice fields common in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

Lake Livingston

One of the largest reservoirs in Texas, providing a brilliant blue contrast to the surrounding greenery during descent.

Sam Houston National Forest

A dense canopy of pine and hardwood trees that signals the final approach into the Houston area.

Houston Skyline

Depending on the traffic flow at IAH, the downtown Houston skyscrapers may be visible in the distance to the south.