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KAL → GAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kaltag Airport (Kaltag) to Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (Galena)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Yukon River meanders and the rugged Kaiyuh Mountains rising from the flat interior wetlands.
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Yukon River Oxbows
Incredible views of the river's massive silt-laden loops and abandoned channels forming crescent-shaped lakes.
Kaiyuh Mountains
The prominent peaks of the Kaiyuh range rise sharply to the southeast, providing a dramatic backdrop to the river valley.
Kaiyuh Flats
A vast complex of wetlands and lakes within the Innoko National Wildlife Refuge, visible to the south and east.
River Ice Patterns
In late spring, witness the powerful 'breakup' where massive chunks of ice jam and flow down the Yukon.
The right side is best for wilderness photography. Look for moose in the wetlands of the Kaiyuh Flats during the early morning. In the afternoon, the sun will be behind you, illuminating the mountains perfectly.
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Kaltag Portage
The historic 90-mile overland trail used for centuries by Athabascan and Inupiat traders heading to the Bering Sea.
Nulato Village
A clear view of this historic Yukon River settlement, established as a Russian trading post in 1838.
Nulato Hills
Low, rolling mountain ranges that form the western divide between the Yukon and the Norton Sound.
Interior Taiga
Endless expanses of black spruce, birch, and willow thickets characteristic of the Alaskan subarctic.
Sit on the left if you are interested in the human geography of the region; you will pass directly by Nulato. Morning flights provide the best lighting for this side without the sun's glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 98 km (61 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 min
Departure: KAL (64.31909943, -158.74099730000003)
Arrival: GAL (64.73619843, -156.93699650000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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