KTS → WAA

Chukchi Sea

The vast, ice-flecked expanse of the Arctic Ocean visible immediately upon departure.

Lopp Lagoon

One of the largest lagoon systems in Alaska, separated from the sea by thin barrier bars.

Barrier Spits

Incredibly long and narrow strips of sand and gravel that protect the inland waterways.

Cape Prince of Wales

The dramatic westernmost point of the North American mainland, marking the edge of the continent.

Bering Strait Vistas

On exceptionally clear days, look toward the horizon to spot the silhouette of the Diomede Islands.

York Mountains

Rugged and desolate limestone peaks that dominate the horizon south of the flight path.

Port Clarence

A massive natural deep-water harbor that served as a historic refuge for whaling ships.

Arctic Tundra

A complex mosaic of permafrost polygons and thermokarst lakes stretching toward the interior.

Coastal Cliffs

Dramatic rocky escarpments where the Seward Peninsula meets the cold waters of the Bering Sea.