BRW → FAI

Teshekpuk Lake Area

Remote wetlands and lake systems west of the flight path, critical for nesting migratory birds and caribou herds.

Gates of the Arctic

Unparalleled views of the jagged granite spires and glacial valleys of one of the most remote national parks in the US.

Alatna River Valley

Deeply carved river valleys winding through the mountains, creating dramatic patterns in the landscape.

Interior Boreal Forest

Densely packed spruce and birch trees that create a vibrant green or gold tapestry depending on the season.

Fairbanks Approach

Aerial views of the Tanana River and the expanding city lights of Fairbanks during the southern descent.

Arctic Coastal Plain

A vast expanse of permafrost featuring thousands of geometric thaw lakes and wandering caribou trails.

Eastern Brooks Range

Rugged, snow-dusted peaks of the Philip Smith Mountains that form a massive barrier between the Arctic and the interior.

The Dalton Highway

A tiny, winding thread of gravel road and the parallel Trans-Alaska Pipeline visible against the wilderness.

Yukon River Crossing

The mighty Yukon River as it flows through the interior, appearing as a massive silver ribbon from high altitude.

White Mountains

Stunning limestone ridges and subarctic forests that signal the transition into the Tanana Valley.