Loading map...
BET → OOK
Which side of the plane to sit from Bethel Airport (Bethel) to Toksook Bay Airport (Toksook Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer incredible views of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the volcanic topography of Nelson Island and the expansive Baird Inlet during the approach.
Baird Inlet
A massive, shallow water body that creates a striking boundary between the tundra and the northern horizon.
Nelson Island Volcanics
The dramatic transition from flat delta to the rugged, ancient volcanic hills as you approach Toksook Bay.
Nightmute Village
A glimpse of the small community of Nightmute nestled along the river banks just north of the flight path.
Bering Sea Coastline
The rugged, windswept edge where the Alaskan mainland meets the cold waters of the Bering Sea.
The right side is premier for seeing the geological change from wet tundra to the rocky slopes of Nelson Island. Watch closely during the final 10 minutes of the flight for the best views of the volcanic ridges. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography on this side.
Tundra Pothole Lakes
Thousands of perfectly reflective, geometric ponds dotting the vast Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge.
Johnson River Meanders
Intricate, serpentine loops of the Johnson River as it winds through the flat alluvial plain.
Etolin Strait
The widening expanse of water separating the mainland and Nelson Island from Nunivak Island.
Nunivak Island Horizon
On exceptionally clear days, the distant volcanic peaks of Nunivak Island are visible to the southwest.
Sit on the left for the best 'infinity' effect of the delta lakes. During morning flights, the low sun angle creates a high-contrast silver glint off the thousands of tiny water bodies. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to reduce water glare.
Distance: 179 km (111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: BET (60.77980042, -161.8379974)
Arrival: OOK (60.54140091, -165.0870056)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.