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Capital
Austin
Avg Elevation
1,700 ft
Climate
Desert to subtropical
Terrain
Deserts
The Lone Star State is huge with diverse landscapes and culture.
Fun fact: If Texas was a country, it would have the 10th largest economy!
American's DFW mega-hub and Southwest's Dallas Love Field (KDAL) home anchor a vast scene; powerhouse university flight programs, Alliance (KAFW) corporate-GA, and the Commemorative Air Force's Dallas headquarters round it out.
Best season: October–April is best; summer heat brings severe density altitude, Gulf-fueled thunderstorms, and West Texas dust and gusts.
Airspace: Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston Class B shelves, huge MOAs (Fort Cavazos, Red River), and Border Patrol operations along the Rio Grande keep flying interesting.