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AKN → PIP
Which side of the plane to sit from King Salmon Airport (King Salmon) to Pilot Point Airport (Pilot Point)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking, low-altitude views of the Bristol Bay coastline, dramatic river estuaries, and the expansive Bering Sea, providing a quintessential Alaskan coastal experience.
Bristol Bay Coastline
Spectacular views of the rugged shoreline where the tundra meets the silt-rich waters of the Bering Sea.
Egegik River Delta
A famous salmon-rich waterway that winds intricately through the landscape before emptying into the bay.
Commercial Fishing Fleet
During the summer salmon run, hundreds of gillnetter boats can be seen dotting the waters near the coast.
Coastal Bluffs
Low-altitude perspectives of the sheer mud and sand bluffs that define this section of the peninsula.
This is the premier side for coastal enthusiasts. In June and July, look for the high concentration of fishing vessels near Egegik. Evening flights provide stunning sunset views over the water.
Aleutian Range
Distant views of the snow-capped volcanic peaks that form the spine of the Alaska Peninsula.
Becharof Lake
Glances toward Alaska's second-largest lake, a massive freshwater body within a national wildlife refuge.
Tundra Mosaic
A complex pattern of wetlands, kettle ponds, and scrubland where caribou and brown bears are occasionally visible.
Sit on this side during morning flights to see the Aleutian peaks illuminated by the early sun. Use binoculars to scan the edges of the tundra ponds for movement of local wildlife.
Distance: 133 km (83 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 min
Departure: AKN (58.67679977, -156.6490021)
Arrival: PIP (57.5803985596, -157.572006226)
Route Type: Domestic
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