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KSM → KOT
Which side of the plane to sit from St Mary's Airport (St Mary's) to Kotlik Airport (Kotlik)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta's vast wetlands and the approach toward the Bering Sea coastline as you head north.
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Andreafsky River Confluence
Watch the scenic junction where the Andreafsky River meets the massive Yukon River just after takeoff.
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
A breathtaking expanse of one of the world's largest river deltas, featuring thousands of shimmering ponds.
Bering Sea Horizon
On clear days, the distant glimmer of the Norton Sound and the Bering Sea becomes visible to the west.
Oxbow Lakes
View the intricate, horseshoe-shaped lakes formed by the shifting path of the Yukon's many distributaries.
Sit on the left for the best views of the delta's transition toward the coast. This is a very short bush flight, so have your camera ready immediately upon takeoff. Mid-day flights provide the best lighting to capture the reflection of the sky in the myriad of tundra ponds. In autumn, the tundra turns a vibrant red and gold.
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Andreafsky Wilderness
Look east toward the protected wilderness area, characterized by rolling hills and pristine subarctic tundra.
Nulato Hills
The distant, low-lying peaks of the Nulato Hills provide a rare bit of vertical relief in this flat landscape.
Yukon River Main Stem
Follow the primary channel of the Yukon River as it snakes its way toward the northern mouths of the delta.
Permafrost Patterns
Observe unique polygonal ground patterns caused by the freezing and thawing of the sub-surface permafrost.
The right side is ideal for spotting the more rugged terrain of the Andreafsky hills. Since these aircraft are typically smaller bush planes, visibility is usually excellent from any window, but the right side avoids the direct glare of the afternoon sun when traveling north. Keep an eye out for moose in the willow thickets along the riverbanks.
Book Hotels in KotlikDistance: 109 km (68 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 min
Departure: KSM (62.0605011, -163.30200200000002)
Arrival: KOT (63.030601501499994, -163.533004761)
Route Type: Domestic
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