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BTI → SCC
Which side of the plane to sit from Barter Island LRRS Airport (Barter Island) to Deadhorse Airport (Deadhorse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the majestic Brooks Range looming on the southern horizon.
Brooks Range Peaks
Visible in the distance to the south, these rugged mountains mark the northernmost drainage divide in North America.
Arctic Coastal Plain
A vast expanse of tundra filled with thermokarst lakes and intricate permafrost polygon patterns.
ANWR Wilderness
Fly over the pristine core of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, home to the Porcupine caribou herd.
River Deltas
The braided channels of the Jago and Okpilak rivers create silver ribbons across the flat landscape.
Sit on the left to witness the scale of the Alaskan wilderness. During summer months, the 24-hour daylight provides constant visibility, but late evening sun creates dramatic shadows that emphasize the polygonal ground patterns. Keep a sharp eye out for large caribou migrations moving across the coastal plain.
Beaufort Sea
The deep blue or ice-white waters of the Arctic Ocean stretch toward the North Pole.
Barrier Islands
Narrow spits of land like Arey and Barter Island protecting the coast from the harsh Arctic surf.
Sea Ice Formations
In winter and spring, observe massive pressure ridges and leads forming in the shifting pack ice.
Prudhoe Bay Infrastructure
The industrial facilities and pipelines of the North Slope oil fields come into view during the descent into Deadhorse.
The right side is best for observing Arctic maritime conditions. In late summer, you may spot bowhead whales near the coast. As you approach Deadhorse, sit by the window to see the complex web of gravel roads and drilling pads that define the industrial landscape of the northernmost US oil hub.
Distance: 184 km (114 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: BTI (70.13400268550001, -143.582000732)
Arrival: SCC (70.19470215, -148.46499630000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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