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ATK → BRW
Which side of the plane to sit from Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport (Atqasuk) to Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (Barrow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the winding Meade River system, the Elson Lagoon, and a clear aerial perspective of the Utqiaġvik settlement and Point Barrow during the final approach.
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Meade River Meanders
Incredibly intricate river loops and oxbow lakes that dominate the landscape between Atqasuk and the coast.
Utqiaġvik Cityscape
A comprehensive view of the northernmost community in the U.S. as the aircraft aligns for landing.
Elson Lagoon
The sheltered waters of the lagoon separated from the Beaufort Sea by thin barrier islands.
Point Barrow
The iconic geographic 'tip' where the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas meet, visible on the northern approach.
Whaling Camps
During spring or fall, you may spot the temporary camps and trails used by local subsistence hunters on the ice.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic entry into Barrow. The aircraft often loops over the Elson Lagoon, providing a perfect photo opportunity of the city and the northernmost point of the United States. In summer, the 24-hour daylight ensures visibility regardless of the flight time.
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Chukchi Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the Arctic waters and seasonal sea ice formations extending toward the horizon.
Permafrost Polygons
Stunning geometric ground patterns created by ice wedges in the delicate Arctic tundra.
Teshekpuk Lake Region
Aerial views of the vast wetlands and habitats for migratory birds and caribou herds.
Atqasuk Tundra
Immediate views of the remote inland wilderness surrounding the Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport.
Sit on the left for the best views of the low-angled sun reflecting off the numerous thermokarst lakes. During winter, look for the stark contrast between the white snow and the dark lead lines in the offshore sea ice.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 94 km (58 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 min
Departure: ATK (70.46730041503906, -157.43600463867188)
Arrival: BRW (71.285402, -156.766008)
Route Type: Domestic
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