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FYU → BTI
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Yukon Airport (Fort Yukon) to Barter Island LRRS Airport (Barter Island)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the highest, most glaciated peaks of the Brooks Range and the heart of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge wilderness.
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Sheenjek River Valley
One of the most remote and scenic wilderness river corridors in the entire United States.
Romanzof Mountains
The most dramatic section of the Brooks Range, featuring jagged peaks and the region's few remaining glaciers.
Mount Isto & Chamberlin
The two highest summits in the Brooks Range, often shrouded in clouds but spectacular when visible.
Beaufort Sea Ice
As you descend into Barter Island, enjoy views of the Arctic Ocean and shifting sea ice floes.
Kaktovik Coastline
The final approach over the barrier islands where polar bears are frequently spotted during the fall.
Sit on the right for the best views of the high peaks. In late August and September, keep your eyes peeled for the Porcupine Caribou Herd migrating across the coastal plain. If landing to the west, the right side offers a direct view of the Kaktovik village and the 'bone pile' where polar bears congregate.
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Yukon Flats Wetlands
A vast mosaic of circular lakes and winding river sloughs immediately north of Fort Yukon.
Philip Smith Mountains
The rugged western boundary of the flight path featuring sharp limestone ridges and deep valleys.
Canning River Delta
A massive braided river system that marks the western edge of the 1002 Area of the Arctic Refuge.
Tundra Polygons
Geometric ground patterns created by permafrost and ice wedges, visible as you approach the coast.
The left side is excellent for observing the unique 'patterned ground' of the Arctic Coastal Plain. During mid-winter flights, the low sun angle to the south will provide better illumination for photography of the tundra texture on this side.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 402 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: FYU (66.57150268554689, -145.25)
Arrival: BTI (70.13400268550001, -143.582000732)
Route Type: Domestic
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