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BRW โ ATK
Which side of the plane to sit from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (Barrow) to Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport (Atqasuk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Meade River's serpentine curves and a better perspective of the Atqasuk village layout during the final approach.
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Chukchi Sea Edge
Immediately after departure from Utqiaฤกvik, enjoy a brief view of the Arctic shoreline and seasonal pack ice.
Meade River Bends
Watch the dramatic, winding oxbows and serpentine loops of the Meade River as it snakes toward the village.
Atqasuk Village View
Get a clear overhead view of this remote inland community situated on the high banks of the river valley.
The right side is ideal for photographers; the meandering river provides excellent contrast against the flat landscape. Keep an eye out for caribou herds which are often seen grazing near the river banks during the summer migration months.
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Permafrost Polygons
The ground is divided into distinct geometric patterns caused by centuries of ice-wedge formations in the frozen soil.
Thermokarst Lakes
A vast mosaic of shallow, elongated lakes created by the thawing of ground ice, dotting the entire coastal plain.
Arctic Coastal Plain
An immense, treeless expanse of tundra that stretches to the horizon, showcasing the scale of the North Slope.
Choose this side if you want to see the density of the Arctic lakes. During the winter, look for 'overflow' ice on the lakes which creates bright white patches against the grey tundra. In summer, the 24-hour daylight makes any flight time suitable for viewing.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 94 km (58 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 min
Departure: BRW (71.285402, -156.766008)
Arrival: ATK (70.46730041503906, -157.43600463867188)
Route Type: Domestic
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