DRG → OTZ

Seward Peninsula Coast

Aerial view of the rugged, treeless tundra and rocky shorelines immediately following takeoff from Deering.

Baldwin Peninsula

The plane tracks along this narrow strip of land, offering views of the small lakes and permafrost features that dot the landscape.

Kotzebue Spit

An excellent perspective of the town of Kotzebue situated on the end of a long, narrow gravel spit surrounded by water.

Hotham Inlet

Views looking east toward the brackish waters where several major rivers empty into the sound.

Kotzebue Sound

Expansive views of the Arctic waters within the Chukchi Sea, which often feature drifting ice floes even into early summer.

Arctic Ice Formations

During winter and spring, witness the geometric patterns of sea ice and pressure ridges stretching toward the horizon.

Western Horizon

Ideal for viewing the low-hanging Arctic sun or the vibrant colors of the midnight sun during the summer solstice period.