LUR → OTZ

Lisburne Hills

Stunning limestone ridges and deep-cut valleys immediately visible upon departure from the cape.

De Long Mountains

The westernmost reaches of the Brooks Range visible on the horizon to the east.

Noatak River Delta

A mesmerizing labyrinth of braided river channels and wetlands entering Kotzebue Sound.

Arctic Tundra

Vast stretches of treeless permafrost that change colors dramatically with the seasons.

Baldwin Peninsula

Aerial views of the narrow strip of land leading directly into the town of Kotzebue.

Chukchi Sea Coast

The stark boundary where the North American continent ends and the Arctic waters begin.

Arctic Sea Ice

During winter and spring, view the shifting geometric patterns of pack ice and coastal leads.

Cape Krusenstern

Aerial view of the beach ridges and lagoons of this remote National Monument.

Kotzebue Sound

A massive arm of the Chukchi Sea that provides the final scenic backdrop before landing.