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FAI → AKP
Which side of the plane to sit from Fairbanks International Airport (Fairbanks) to Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (Anaktuvuk Pass)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Yukon River valley into the jagged, glaciated peaks of the Endicott Mountains and the Gates of the Arctic wilderness.
Ray Mountains
Ancient granite tors and rolling tundra ridges rising north of the Fairbanks valley.
Yukon River Crossing
A spectacular view of Alaska's largest river as it meanders through the interior wilderness.
Boreal Treeline
Watch the dense spruce forests thin out into vast alpine tundra as you gain latitude.
John River Valley
A federally designated Wild and Scenic River that carves a path through the Brooks Range.
Endicott Mountains
Immense, snow-dusted limestone peaks that flank the final approach into Anaktuvuk Pass.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction. The late afternoon sun illuminates the John River valley beautifully, highlighting the contrast between the green valley floor and the grey limestone peaks. In autumn, the tundra turns a vibrant crimson which is best seen from this side.
White Mountains
Striking limestone ridges located within the White Mountains National Recreation Area.
Dalton Highway
Occasional sightings of the remote Haul Road and the parallel Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
Yukon Flats
Vast wetlands and oxbow lakes stretching toward the eastern horizon.
Brooks Range Foothills
The dramatic point where the flat interior plains suddenly meet the rising mountain wall.
Philip Smith Mountains
Distant, jagged peaks of the eastern Brooks Range visible on clear days.
Keep a sharp eye out for the silver line of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline during the first half of the flight. This side is particularly good for spotting the sheer scale of the Yukon Flats. During winter flights, the northern horizon on this side is the best place to spot the Aurora Borealis.
Distance: 407 km (253 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: FAI (64.81510162, -147.85600280000003)
Arrival: AKP (68.13359833, -151.7429962)
Route Type: Domestic
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