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GLV → OME
Which side of the plane to sit from Golovin Airport (Golovin) to Nome Airport (Nome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning vantage point over the rugged Bering Sea coastline and the dramatic Norton Sound, featuring expansive lagoons and shifting sea ice.
Golovnin Bay
Immediate views of the deep blue bay and the spit where Golovin sits shortly after departure.
Norton Sound
The vast, wild expanse of the northern Bering Sea stretching out toward the southern horizon.
Rocky Point
A sharp geographic feature where the coastal cliffs meet the sea, visible midway through the flight.
Safety Lagoon
A massive, shallow coastal lagoon separated from the ocean by a narrow, iconic sandspit.
Bering Sea Ice
From November to May, witness incredible patterns of pack ice and pressure ridges on the water.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the left to watch the coastline transition into the Nome area. In the afternoon, the sun illuminates the water and ice beautifully. Keep an eye out for the Council Highway, the lonely road that parallels the coast toward Nome.
Fish River Delta
An intricate maze of winding river channels and marshlands just north of the departure point.
Kigluaik Mountains
Distant but sharp alpine peaks that dominate the northern horizon of the Seward Peninsula.
Arctic Tundra
Vast, treeless plains that change colors dramatically from vibrant green in summer to deep gold in autumn.
Mount Osborn
The highest peak in the region, standing as a prominent landmark to the northwest as you approach Nome.
Permafrost Lakes
Numerous small 'kettle' lakes dotting the landscape, reflecting the sky like scattered glass.
The right side is ideal for travelers interested in the vastness of the Alaskan interior. Look for the Bendeleben Mountains in the far distance. During summer, the low sun angle can create long shadows across the tundra, highlighting the unique geological folds of the Seward Peninsula.
Distance: 117 km (73 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: GLV (64.5504989624, -163.007003784)
Arrival: OME (64.51219940185547, -165.44500732421875)
Route Type: Domestic
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