The approach often follows the Rio Grande, offering views of the lush green cottonwood bosque and the downtown skyline against the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains. Travelers can also spot the distinct 'Three Sisters' volcanoes and the expansive high-desert mesas surrounding the Sunport.
The right side provides an unparalleled front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the southern Rocky Mountains, including Pikes Peak and the Sangre de Cristo range.
The right side offers a superior sequence of iconic American landmarks, including the high peaks of the southern Sierra Nevada, the Las Vegas strip, and the breathtaking expanse of the Grand Canyon.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Cascades, including an immediate, close-up view of Mount Rainier, and a dramatic finish alongside the Sandia Mountains.
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of New Mexico's most prominent mountain ranges, including the Sacramento and Manzano mountains, and the striking Sierra Blanca peak.
The left side offers the most iconic landmarks of the Southwest, including the San Francisco Peaks, the Painted Desert, and a clear view of the world-famous Meteor Crater.
The left side offers a more dramatic transition from the San Francisco Bay to the High Sierra, featuring iconic landmarks like Mono Lake and a superior view of the Sandia Mountains upon arrival.
The left side provides an immediate, stunning view of Mount Hood after takeoff and perfectly frames the Sandia Mountains during the final approach into Albuquerque.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the continuous chain of the Rocky Mountains, culminating in a spectacular close-up of the Sandia Mountains during the descent into Albuquerque.
The right side offers a superior view of the Manhattan skyline during the JFK climb and provides a stunning close-up of the Sandia Mountains' sheer rock faces during the descent into Albuquerque.
The left side provides a premier view of the transition from the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains, culminating in a spectacular descent past the Sandia Mountains into Albuquerque.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Sandia Mountains and the winding Rio Grande, providing the most iconic New Mexico landscape views during the short descent.
The right side offers a spectacular approach into Albuquerque with prime views of the Sandia Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo range, while also avoiding direct southern sun glare during the westbound flight.