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GST → HNH
Which side of the plane to sit from Gustavus Airport (Gustavus) to Hoonah Airport (Hoonah)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer incredible Alaskan wilderness, the right side provides a superior view of the whale-rich waters of Icy Strait and a more dramatic approach into the Hoonah harbor and Chichagof Island.
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Icy Strait Whales
This stretch of water is world-famous for humpback whale sightings; look for spouts and breaches.
Pleasant Island
Fly directly past this large, uninhabited wilderness island situated in the middle of Icy Strait.
Icy Strait Point
View the historic cannery and the massive cruise ship pier as you approach the Hoonah shoreline.
Chichagof Island
The rugged coastline of an island known for having the highest concentration of brown bears per square mile.
The right side is the 'ocean' side. Keep your eyes glued to the water between Pleasant Island and Hoonah for marine life. In the afternoon, this side receives the best direct sunlight for photography of the Hoonah harbor.
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Chilkat Range
Stunning views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the mainland mountain range to the east.
Tongass National Forest
The expansive greenery of the world's largest temperate rainforest stretching across the mainland.
Excursion Inlet
A deep-water fjord visible in the distance where the mountains meet the sea.
Inside Passage Traffic
The chance to spot local fishing boats and the Alaska Marine Highway ferries traversing the channel.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the mountains. Look back immediately after takeoff from Gustavus to see the fringes of the Beardslee Islands in Glacier Bay National Park.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 41 km (25 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: GST (58.42530060000001, -135.7070007)
Arrival: HNH (58.0961, -135.410111)
Route Type: Domestic
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