The descent offers sweeping views of the South Texas coastline and South Padre Island to the east before transitioning to a view of the Harlingen city skyline.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic meeting of the Texas mainland and the Gulf of Mexico, featuring a continuous chain of barrier islands and turquoise lagoons.
The left side offers a superior view of the Texas Gulf Coastline, including barrier islands, massive bay systems, and the contrast between the deep blue Gulf and shallow turquoise lagoons.
The Right Side (West) offers a superior urban and geographic tour, featuring prime views of the Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio skylines, as well as the transition into the South Texas brush country.
The left side provides the most scenic approach, offering views of the Texas coastline and the Laguna Madre as the aircraft descends into the Rio Grande Valley.
The left side offers superior views of the vast Texas coastal plains, the legendary King Ranch, and the shimmering Laguna Madre as you approach the coast.
The Left Side is preferred primarily for the approach into the Rio Grande Valley, offering glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico, the Laguna Madre, and the dramatic transition of the Caprock Escarpment early in the flight.