TPA → LAX

Mississippi River

The massive, winding artery of the United States as it snakes toward the Gulf, often near New Orleans.

New Mexico High Desert

Dramatic mesas, red rock formations, and the snow-dusted Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque.

Meteor Crater

A massive, nearly perfectly circular impact crater visible in the desert landscape of Northern Arizona.

Grand Canyon (Distance)

Depending on the specific flight path, the jagged northern horizon often reveals the rim of the Grand Canyon.

San Gabriel Mountains

The rugged mountain range that forms the northern backdrop of the Los Angeles skyline during the final approach.

San Fernando Valley

On many LAX arrival patterns, the right side provides a panoramic view of the vast valley and Hollywood Hills.

Gulf Coast Departure

Aerial views of the white sand beaches along the Florida Panhandle and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Houston Skyline

Clear views of the sprawling Greater Houston area and the nearby petrochemical complexes of the Ship Channel.

US-Mexico Border

The striking visual contrast of the border wall and the twin cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez.

Sonoran Desert

Vast stretches of arid landscape dotted with saguaro cacti and volcanic rock formations across southern Arizona.

Salton Sea

The shimmering, saline endorheic rift lake in the Colorado Desert, surrounded by the geometric grids of the Imperial Valley.

Mt. San Jacinto

The towering 10,834-foot peak that looms over Palm Springs as you cross into the Los Angeles basin.