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KWK → KPN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kwigillingok Airport (Kwigillingok) to Kipnuk Airport (Kipnuk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the rugged coastline of the Kuskokwim Bay and the vast Bering Sea, offering a more dynamic landscape than the inland tundra.
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Kuskokwim Bay
Aerial views of the shallow, silt-heavy waters where the delta meets the Bering Sea.
Bering Sea Ice
During winter and spring, massive pack ice and intricate floe patterns are visible along the shoreline.
Coastal Wetlands
A critical habitat for migratory birds and waterfowl nesting in the salt marshes.
Subsistence Camps
Tiny, remote seasonal structures used by Yupi'k hunters and fishers along the coast.
Choose the left side for the best chance to see the transition between land and sea. In winter, the sea ice creates stunning geometric patterns. Polarized sunglasses are essential to cut through the intense glare of the sun reflecting off the water and snow.
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Pothole Lakes
Thousands of small, perfectly circular lakes dotting the flat tundra landscape.
Meandering Sloughs
The complex, snake-like winding of the rivers as they cut through the soft delta silt.
Vast Arctic Tundra
An endless, treeless expanse that changes from vibrant green in summer to deep rust in autumn.
Kipnuk Village View
A clear view of the isolated community of Kipnuk as the aircraft begins its final approach.
The right side is ideal for geography enthusiasts who want to study the unique hydrology of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Look for 'thaw lakes' that change shape over decades. Since these flights are typically operated by small bush planes at low altitudes, keep your camera ready for immediate wildlife sightings like muskox or caribou.
Book Hotels in KipnukDistance: 48 km (30 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 min
Departure: KWK (59.876499, -163.169005)
Arrival: KPN (59.9329986572, -164.031005859)
Route Type: Domestic
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