TYR → IAH

Huntsville

Look for the city of Huntsville and the Sam Houston State University campus nestled among the hills and forests.

The Woodlands

As the plane descends, you get a perfect view of this master-planned community where the buildings are famously tucked beneath the tree line.

Houston Skyline

On clear days during the final approach, the skyscrapers of Downtown and the Uptown/Galleria area are visible to the south.

IAH Terminal Complex

The right side often provides a sweeping view of the airport's five terminals and taxiway systems just before touchdown.

Lake Palestine

Visible almost immediately after takeoff, this large reservoir provides a beautiful blue contrast to the dense East Texas greenery.

Sam Houston National Forest

A massive expanse of the Piney Woods ecoregion, showing off the dense canopy that defines this part of the state.

Lake Livingston

One of the largest lakes in Texas; look for its jagged shoreline and the dam at the southern end during the mid-flight cruise.

Kingwood Area

Known as the 'Livable Forest,' the eastern suburban approach to IAH showcases a unique blend of heavy tree cover and residential development.