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EEK → KWN
Which side of the plane to sit from Eek Airport (Eek) to Quinhagak Airport (Quinhagak)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Kuskokwim Bay and the rugged coastline of the Bering Sea, providing a more dynamic landscape than the inland tundra.
Kuskokwim Bay
The vast expanse of the Kuskokwim Bay where the river silt meets the deep blue of the Bering Sea.
Coastal Mudflats
Intricate patterns of sediment and tide channels visible during low tide along the shoreline.
Kanektok River Mouth
The scenic entrance of the world-renowned Kanektok salmon river near Quinhagak.
Bering Sea Horizon
A clear view out toward the horizon where the sky meets the cold northern Pacific waters.
Keep your camera ready for the approach into Quinhagak; the confluence of the Kanektok River and the bay is incredibly photogenic. If flying in late autumn or early spring, watch for sea ice floes drifting along the coast. Polarized sunglasses will help reduce the glare off the water and mudflats.
Eek River Meanders
Observe the tightly wound, serpentine loops of the Eek River as it flows through the delta.
Thermokarst Lakes
The landscape is dotted with thousands of small, shallow lakes formed by thawing permafrost.
Ahklun Mountains
On clear days, the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Ahklun Mountains are visible to the southeast.
Tundra Vastness
An uninterrupted view of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, one of the world's largest river deltas.
Look for the sharp contrast between the green tundra and the dark water of the ponds. Morning flights offer the best lighting to see the depth of the Ahklun Mountains in the distance. In winter, watch for the intricate patterns of wind-blown snow across the frozen lakes.
Distance: 52 km (32 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 min
Departure: EEK (60.21367264, -162.0438843)
Arrival: KWN (59.7551, -161.845)
Route Type: Domestic
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