BTT → FAI

Denali (Mount McKinley)

On clear days, the highest peak in North America is visible on the distant southern horizon.

Minto Flats

A massive wetland complex of lakes and ponds that serve as a vital waterfowl habitat.

Kanuti Refuge

Views of the pristine boreal forests and winding stream beds of the Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge.

Tanana River

The wide, braided glacial river that marks the southern edge of the Fairbanks area.

Interior Sunsets

During winter months, the low-angle sun creates dramatic purple and orange hues over the flat horizon.

Dalton Highway

The famous 'Haul Road' is often visible snaking through the wilderness parallel to the flight path.

Trans-Alaska Pipeline

Watch for the silver thread of the pipeline as it carries crude oil south toward Valdez.

Yukon River Bridge

The flight crosses the mighty Yukon River, with the E.L. Patton Bridge visible to the east.

White Mountains

Rugged limestone peaks and ridges of the White Mountains National Recreation Area.

Fox and Goldstream

The rural valleys north of Fairbanks signify the approach to the city's outskirts.