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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Departing passengers will enjoy views of the winding Koyukuk River and the remote settlement of Allakaket as the aircraft climbs over the expansive Brooks Range foothills.
Departing passengers will enjoy views of the winding Koyukuk River and the remote settlement of Allakaket as the aircraft climbs over the expansive Brooks Range foothills.
While both sides showcase the vast Alaskan Interior, the Right Side is superior for its views of the Yukon River crossing, the intricate Minto Flats wetlands, and the potential to see Denali on the southern horizon during descent.
The flight from Allakaket to Hughes is a short, scenic jump across the Koyukuk River valley. The left side typically offers superior views of the dramatic river meanders and the distant, rugged silhouettes of the Brooks Range foothills.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the rising foothills of the Brooks Range and the untouched wilderness of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve boundary.