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Big Bend & West Texas Adventure

An epic cross-country flight to the wild Trans-Pecos region. Land at Alpine or Marfa for art galleries, stargazing, and the mysterious Marfa Lights. Big Bend National Park's canyons are just a drive away.

Duration
Full Day
Difficulty
Challenging
Total Distance
400 nm
Flying Time
3 hr flying time
Stops
2 stops
Region
West Texas

Trip Highlights

Itinerary — 2 Stops

1

KMRF — Marfa Municipal Airport

Marfa, TX · 4,849 ft · 6,211 ft runway

Marfa — Chinati Foundation art and Marfa Lights viewing area

Top Activities
  • Chinati Foundation ★ 4.7
  • Jett's Grill at Hotel Paisano ★ 4.4
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2

KE38 — Alpine Casparis Municipal

Alpine, TX · 4,515 ft

Alpine — Sul Ross University town, gateway to Big Bend

Top Activities
  • Museum of the Big Bend ★ 4.6
  • Reata Restaurant ★ 4.6
  • Hancock Hill Desk Hike ★ 4.7

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