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OME → GLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Nome Airport (Nome) to Golovin Airport (Golovin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning panorama of the Seward Peninsula's rugged interior, featuring vast rolling tundra, meandering river systems, and the distant peaks of the Kigluaik Mountains.
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Kigluaik Mountains
Dramatic mountain views on the horizon to the north, often snow-capped well into summer.
Seward Peninsula Tundra
A vast expanse of arctic wilderness characterized by thermokarst lakes and unique geological mounds.
The Council Road
Visible as a faint ribbon of gravel snaking through the wild, one of the most remote roads in the US.
Fish River Delta
Intricate, lace-like water patterns where the Fish River meets the lagoon near Golovin.
Sit on the left for the best chance to spot wildlife like muskox or reindeer on the hillsides. Late summer flights (August-September) offer a spectacular display of autumn colors as the tundra turns bright red and orange. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for photography of the inland terrain.
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Norton Sound
Expansive views of the Bering Sea, where the water color shifts between deep blue and glacial gray.
Cape Nome
A prominent headland just east of Nome where the coastline takes a sharp turn.
Bering Sea Ice
From November to May, the right side provides a front-row seat to massive shifting ice floes and pressure ridges.
Golovnin Bay
The scenic approach over the turquoise waters of the bay as the aircraft descends into Golovin.
Select the right side if you are flying during the winter or spring to witness the dramatic sea ice formations. Look for the 'ice blink' on the horizon—a white glare on the underside of clouds indicating ice ahead. During summer, keep an eye out for whales near the rocky points of the shoreline.
Book Hotels in GolovinDistance: 117 km (73 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: OME (64.51219940185547, -165.44500732421875)
Arrival: GLV (64.5504989624, -163.007003784)
Route Type: Domestic
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