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BET → WNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Bethel Airport (Bethel) to Napakiak Airport (Napakiak)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Kuskokwim River's grand scale and the dramatic meanders characteristic of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
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Kuskokwim River
The massive, winding artery of the region, showing intense silt patterns and shifting sandbars.
River Meanders
Complex oxbow lakes and abandoned river channels creating intricate geometric patterns in the tundra.
Kilbuck Mountains
On exceptionally clear days, the distant peaks of the Kilbuck Mountains are visible to the southeast.
Sit on the left to follow the primary flow of the Kuskokwim River. During the late afternoon, the sun reflects beautifully off the silty water. Watch for small skiffs and subsistence fishing camps along the riverbanks during the summer salmon runs.
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Tundra Ponds
A dense 'honeycomb' of thousands of small thaw lakes and ponds stretching to the horizon.
Village of Napaskiak
Aerial views of the neighboring village of Napaskiak as you approach the final descent.
Wetland Habitat
Vast stretches of marshland that serve as critical nesting grounds for migratory waterfowl.
The right side is best for observing the sheer density of the delta's water bodies. Use polarized sunglasses to cut through the water glare during the long summer days. In winter, look for the tracks of snowmachines connecting the remote villages across the frozen landscape.
Book Hotels in NapakiakDistance: 13 km (8 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 min
Departure: BET (60.77980042, -161.8379974)
Arrival: WNA (60.69029998779297, -161.97900390625)
Route Type: Domestic
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