EMK → BET

Yukon River Distributaries

Witness the complex network of winding channels and sloughs where the mighty Yukon River meets the delta.

Andreafsky Mountains

On clear days, look north to see the rugged, low-lying hills of the Andreafsky Wilderness area.

Tundra Ponds

The landscape is dotted with thousands of shimmering, geometric kettle lakes and ponds characteristic of permafrost terrain.

Remote Fish Camps

Look for isolated seasonal dwellings along the riverbanks used by local Yup'ik communities for subsistence fishing.

Bering Sea Horizon

Glimpse the vast expanse of the Bering Sea to the west as the plane tracks south along the coastline.

Nelson Island Views

On clear days, the distant volcanic silhouette of Nelson Island may be visible to the southwest.

Kuskokwim River Approach

As you descend into Bethel, watch the massive, sweeping curves of the Kuskokwim River come into view.

Delta Wetlands

The right side offers expansive views of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, a critical breeding ground for millions of birds.