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MSA → YXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Muskrat Dam Airport (Muskrat Dam) to Sioux Lookout Airport (Sioux Lookout)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Lac Seul reservoir and provides the best angle for the town of Sioux Lookout and Pelican Lake during the final approach.
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Lac Seul
One of Ontario's largest and most intricate reservoirs, appearing as a deep blue maze of peninsulas.
Remote Outposts
Bird's-eye views of isolated fly-in communities like Cat Lake nestled in the vast wilderness.
Sioux Lookout Skyline
A clear view of the 'Hub of the North' including the CN Rail lines and the docks on Pelican Lake.
This is the preferred side for the descent into YXL. Keep your camera ready as you pass over Lac Seul, as the water patterns are breathtaking. In autumn, the pockets of tamarack trees turn a brilliant gold among the evergreens.
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Severn River Basin
Dense boreal forest and the meandering headwaters of the Severn River immediately after departure.
Lake St. Joseph
A sprawling, island-filled lake that showcases the rugged topography of the Canadian Shield.
Albany River Headwaters
The complex network of waterways that once served as vital fur-trade routes into the interior.
Sit on this side during early morning flights to see the sunlight glinting off thousands of tiny kettle lakes. It is also the better side for spotting the transition from muskeg to thicker timber as you move south.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 370 km (230 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: MSA (53.44139862060547, -91.76280212402344)
Arrival: YXL (50.11389923095703, -91.9052963256836)
Route Type: Domestic
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