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AKP → BTT
Which side of the plane to sit from Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (Anaktuvuk Pass) to Bettles Airport (Bettles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the towering peaks in the central Brooks Range, including the legendary Mount Doonerak, and provides a clear perspective of the John River's path as it carves through the Gates of the Arctic wilderness.
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Mount Doonerak
Look for this iconic 7,457-foot peak standing prominently to the east, often shrouded in clouds.
John River Valley
The aircraft typically tracks this Wild and Scenic River which serves as a vital corridor for caribou migration.
Caribou Trails
Visible from low altitudes, look for the intricate 'spider-web' patterns of ancient caribou trails etched into the tundra.
The Tree Line
Observe the stark biological boundary where the treeless Arctic tundra meets the first stunted Black Spruce of the Boreal forest.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see Dall sheep on the high ridges early in the flight. In late August or early September, the tundra turns a vibrant crimson; mid-day flights provide the best light into the deep, narrow valleys of the Brooks Range.
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Endicott Mountains
Rugged, glaciated peaks that define the western horizon of the Gates of the Arctic National Park.
Tinayguk River
A major tributary that flows into the North Fork of the Koyukuk, visible as you approach the southern Brooks Range.
Wilderness Expanse
Uninterrupted views of millions of acres of roadless wilderness stretching toward the Alatna River.
Bettles/Evansville
The tiny settlement appears as a lone outpost in the vast forest during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the 'Alpenglow' on the Endicott Mountains. Keep your camera ready for the transition from the gray limestone peaks to the dark green carpet of the Taiga as you descend toward the Koyukuk River basin.
Book Hotels in BettlesDistance: 136 km (85 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: AKP (68.13359833, -151.7429962)
Arrival: BTT (66.91390228, -151.529007)
Route Type: Domestic
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