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OME → TNC
Which side of the plane to sit from Nome Airport (Nome) to Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport (Tin City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a breathtaking view of the Bering Sea and the dramatic coastline where North America terminates. On exceptionally clear days, passengers can witness the vastness of the Bering Strait and the distant silhouette of the Diomede Islands.
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Norton Sound Coastline
The rugged, rocky shoreline immediately west of Nome, featuring dramatic cliffs and hidden coves.
Sledge Island
A prominent volcanic island located about 13 miles offshore, used historically as a base for hunters.
Bering Sea Ice
From late fall to spring, witness the massive, shifting pack ice and pressure ridges of the northern sea.
Cape Prince of Wales
The westernmost point of the American mainland, where the coast curves sharply toward the Arctic.
Bering Strait
The narrow passage between the US and Russia; look for the Diomede Islands on the horizon in clear weather.
Choose a window seat on the left for the best chance to see the 'end of the world' at the Bering Strait. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic lighting over the water. In winter, keep an eye out for leads (cracks) in the sea ice where whales or seals may surface.
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Kigluaik Mountains
Jagged, alpine-style peaks north of Nome, often snow-capped and housing small glaciers.
Tundra Ponds
A mesmerizing pattern of thermokarst lakes and geometric permafrost formations across the Seward Peninsula.
Imuruk Basin
A vast, shimmering inland lagoon system that acts as a mirror for the Arctic sky.
York Mountains
A desolate and ancient range of limestone and granite hills that lead directly into Tin City.
Tin City Radar Domes
The distinctive white geodesic domes of the Long Range Radar site perched on the mountain top.
Sit on the right side for the best views of the interior Seward Peninsula wilderness. This side is superior for spotting wildlife such as muskoxen or reindeer herds on the open tundra, especially during the descent. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the mountain peaks.
Book Hotels in Tin CityDistance: 165 km (103 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: OME (64.51219940185547, -165.44500732421875)
Arrival: TNC (65.56310272, -167.9219971)
Route Type: Domestic
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