GAM → OME

Savoonga Village

Depending on the flight path, you may pass directly over or near Savoonga, a major whale-hunting community on the island's north shore.

Siberian Coastline

On rare, ultra-clear days, the distant mountains of the Chukotka Peninsula in Russia are visible to the far west-northwest.

Bering Strait Entrance

View the confluence of the Bering Sea and the Chukchi Sea, often filled with dramatic whitecaps or drifting sea ice depending on the season.

Seward Peninsula

As you approach the mainland, the rugged mountains and coastal cliffs of the Seward Peninsula rise sharply from the sea.

Kookoolik Hill

The volcanic topography of the St. Lawrence Island interior is visible shortly after departure from Gambell.

Sledge Island

A prominent, uninhabited volcanic island located about 22 miles west of Nome that serves as a major landmark during the descent.

Norton Sound

The vast, shallow waters of the Norton Sound stretch toward the southern horizon as the plane crosses the open water.

Nome Gold Coast

During the final approach, look for the unique shoreline of Nome, famous for its historic and active gold dredging operations.