IAN → OTZ

Kobuk River Delta

A complex labyrinth of silt-laden channels and islands where the river empties into the sound.

Hotham Inlet

Also known as Kobuk Lake, this massive brackish water body dominates the view for much of the flight.

Baird Mountains

Distant, rugged peaks visible to the north across the Noatak River valley on clear days.

Kotzebue Sound

The dramatic opening into the Chukchi Sea as the flight descends toward the gravel spit of Kotzebue.

Kobuk River Valley

Dense riparian forests and winding river bends immediately after departure from Kiana.

Selawik National Wildlife Refuge

Expansive views of the wetlands and tundra to the south, prime habitat for caribou and migratory birds.

Baldwin Peninsula Shoreline

The narrow coastline of the peninsula as the aircraft aligns for the final approach into Kotzebue.