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ANI → SHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Aniak Airport (Aniak) to Shageluk Airport (Shageluk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Innoko National Wildlife Refuge and the complex oxbow lakes of the Innoko River valley as you approach Shageluk.
Innoko River Meanders
The plane tracks near the winding Innoko River, showcasing classic oxbow formations and silt-laden waters.
Innoko Wildlife Refuge
Deep views into the protected boreal forest and wetlands, home to one of the largest moose populations in Alaska.
Kuskokwim Mountains
On clear days, the distant peaks of the Kuskokwim range are visible to the east, providing a rugged backdrop.
Shageluk Approach
An excellent perspective of the small village of Shageluk nestled against the riverbank during the final descent.
The right side is best for spotting river activity and geographical landmarks. Morning flights are particularly scenic as the rising sun illuminates the mist rising from the wetlands and the Innoko River.
Kuskokwim River Bend
Spectacular aerial view of the Kuskokwim River's wide curves immediately after departing Aniak.
Tundra Wetlands
A vast mosaic of thousands of small kettle lakes and ponds characteristic of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Wildlife Corridors
Expansive views of the drainage basins where migratory birds and moose are frequently spotted from low altitudes.
Western Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the Alaskan horizon, offering dramatic lighting during the long twilight hours of summer.
Choose the left side for wide-angle landscape photography of the tundra; a polarizing filter is essential to manage the intense reflections from the numerous water bodies below.
Distance: 124 km (77 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: ANI (61.58160018920898, -159.54299926757812)
Arrival: SHX (62.6922988892, -159.569000244)
Route Type: Domestic
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