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EEK â BET
Which side of the plane to sit from Eek Airport (Eek) to Bethel Airport (Bethel)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dynamic view of the meandering Kuskokwim River and the complex network of oxbow lakes as you approach the regional hub of Bethel.
River Meanders
The Eek River features some of the most dramatic oxbow loops in the world, appearing like giant silver ribbons from the air.
Kuskokwim River
As you head north, the massive main stem of the Kuskokwim River comes into view, serving as the primary 'highway' for the region.
Kwethluk Confluence
View the junction where the Kwethluk River meets the Kuskokwim, marked by distinct water color changes and sandbars.
Bethel Riverfront
Get a bird's-eye view of the Bethel docks, the barge lines, and the busy floatplane base on the final approach into BET.
This is a short bush flight, usually at low altitudes (below 5,000 feet). Keep your camera ready from the moment of liftoff to capture the intricate geometric shapes of the river bends. In winter, the frozen river looks like a white road, highlighting the tracks of snowmachines traveling between villages.
Eek River Estuary
Observe the silty glacial waters of the Eek River as they weave through the coastal marshlands immediately after takeoff.
Kettle Lakes
Thousands of small, perfectly circular tundra ponds reflect the sky like scattered gems across the flat landscape.
Bering Sea Horizon
On clear days, the distant western horizon reveals the vastness of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta reaching toward the sea.
Wetland Habitats
Look for migratory bird patterns and the occasional muskox or moose roaming the treeless tundra expanses.
Sit on the left if you are flying during the late afternoon or evening in summer to catch the 'Midnight Sun' effect over the Bering Sea. Polarized lenses are highly recommended to cut the intense glare reflecting off the thousands of water bodies below.
Distance: 64 km (40 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 min
Departure: EEK (60.21367264, -162.0438843)
Arrival: BET (60.77980042, -161.8379974)
Route Type: Domestic
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