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CEM → IRC
Which side of the plane to sit from Central Airport (Central) to Circle City /New/ Airport (Circle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers premier views of the expansive Yukon Flats and the winding Yukon River as you descend into Circle.
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Yukon River Meanders
Witness the massive, silt-laden Yukon River as it curves toward the settlement of Circle.
Yukon Flats Wildlife Refuge
A sprawling landscape of thousands of shallow lakes and wetlands, critical for migratory birds.
Birch Creek
View the lower reaches of this National Wild and Scenic River as it flows toward the Yukon.
Choose the left side for the best perspective of the Yukon River's scale. This flight is extremely short, so have your camera ready immediately after takeoff. In late summer, look for the distinct 'braided' patterns in the river channels.
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Steese Highway
Follow the remote gravel road that serves as the only land link between these interior outposts.
Tanana Uplands
Rugged, rolling hills and ridges that define the geography between the Yukon and Tanana valleys.
Interior Taiga
Dense stretches of black spruce and birch trees that turn vibrant gold during the brief Alaskan autumn.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Steese Highway winding through the hills. During September, the fall colors are spectacular on this side. If flying mid-winter, this side offers a better chance to see the low-hanging sun reflecting off the snow-covered ridges.
Book Hotels in CircleDistance: 43 km (27 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: CEM (65.57379913, -144.7830048)
Arrival: IRC (65.83049799999999, -144.076008)
Route Type: Domestic
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