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NUI → BRW
Which side of the plane to sit from Nuiqsut Airport (Nuiqsut) to Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (Barrow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the geometric wonders of the Arctic Coastal Plain, including the massive Teshekpuk Lake and the unique oriented thaw lakes that define this permafrost landscape.
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Colville River Delta
Massive braided river channels and sandbars visible immediately after takeoff from Nuiqsut.
Teshekpuk Lake
The largest lake in Arctic Alaska and a critical habitat for migratory birds and caribou.
Oriented Thaw Lakes
Thousands of perfectly aligned elliptical lakes created by permafrost and wind patterns.
Tundra Wildlife
Scan the vast wetlands for movement from the Teshekpuk caribou herd or muskoxen.
Patterned Ground
Stunning hexagonal permafrost polygons visible in the earth's surface from low altitude.
Sit on the left for the best views of the inland tundra. During summer (June-August), the 24-hour sun provides constant visibility, making mid-day flights best for high-contrast views of the lake systems. Bring binoculars to spot caribou herds near Teshekpuk Lake.
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A wide, shallow bay of the Beaufort Sea known for its brackish waters and marine life.
Plover Islands
Remote barrier islands that protect the mainland coast from the harsh Arctic Ocean swells.
Arctic Shoreline
The rugged, eroding coastline where the North Slope meets the icy Beaufort Sea.
Arctic Sea Ice
Depending on the season, view the massive pack ice or floating 'bergy bits' near the shore.
Choose the right side if you want to see the transition from land to sea. In late autumn, you may see the 'grease ice' forming on the ocean surface. As the plane approaches BRW, the right side often provides a dramatic view of the Point Barrow spit extending into the sea.
Book Hotels in BarrowDistance: 243 km (151 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: NUI (70.2099990845, -151.00599670399998)
Arrival: BRW (71.285402, -156.766008)
Route Type: Domestic
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