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OTZ â WLK
Which side of the plane to sit from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (Kotzebue) to Selawik Airport (Selawik)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more direct view of the massive Selawik Lake and the intricate, water-dominated landscapes of the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge during the low-altitude approach.
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Kotzebue Sound
Immediate views of the Chukchi Sea's coastal waters and the rugged shoreline of the Baldwin Peninsula.
Selawik Lake
The flight path passes along the southern edge of this enormous lake, Alaska's third largest, offering views of its vast scale.
Selawik Wildlife Refuge
A stunning carpet of thousands of thaw lakes, marshes, and tundra wetlands perfect for spotting migratory birds.
This is a short, low-altitude flight, usually in a small aircraft. Sit on the right to see the village of Selawik appearing amidst the wetlands. In winter, the frozen patterns of the lake ice and 'pingo' formations are particularly striking from this side.
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Hotham Inlet
Also known as Kobuk Lake, this large body of brackish water dominates the northern view upon departure from Kotzebue.
Kobuk River Delta
Distant views of the intricate braided river systems where the Kobuk River meets the inlet.
Baird Mountains
On clear days, the southern peaks of the Brooks Range are visible on the far northern horizon.
Keep an eye out for the distinct transition where the darker river water mixes with the siltier waters of the inlet. During the summer, the sun stays high in the north, providing excellent lighting for these features throughout the night.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 119 km (74 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: OTZ (66.88469696, -162.598999)
Arrival: WLK (66.60009766, -159.9859924)
Route Type: Domestic
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