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PSG → JNU
Which side of the plane to sit from Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (Petersburg) to Juneau International Airport (Juneau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive mainland icefields and the jagged peaks of the Coast Mountains, culminating in a spectacular view of the Taku Glacier during the descent into Juneau.
Stikine Icefield
A vast expanse of ancient ice and dramatic nunataks extending far into the horizon toward the Canadian border.
Holkham Bay
The scenic junction where Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm meet, often filled with floating blue icebergs.
Taku Glacier
A breathtaking sight of one of the largest and most famous glaciers in the Juneau Icefield as it reaches the Taku River.
Mount Juneau
The massive, steep granite face that looms directly over the capital city during the final approach.
Downtown Juneau
A bird's-eye view of the historic state capital nestled tightly between the mountains and the Gastineau Channel.
The right side is essential for glacier enthusiasts. For the most dramatic lighting on the icefields, take a morning flight when the sun is low in the east. Be ready with your camera about 15 minutes before landing, as the Taku Glacier and the approach into the Gastineau Channel happen quickly.
Frederick Sound
A prime habitat for humpback whales; keep a close eye on the water surface for breaches or spouts during the summer.
Admiralty Island
Known as 'Kootznoowhoo' (Fortress of the Bears), this massive island features dense temperate rainforests and rugged ridges.
Five Finger Lighthouse
An iconic historic lighthouse perched on a tiny rocky islet in the middle of Stephens Passage.
Seymour Canal
A long, narrow waterway cutting into Admiralty Island, often dotted with small fishing vessels.
Douglas Island
As you approach the runway, the western side of the plane overlooks the snowy peaks and ski slopes of Eaglecrest.
Sit on the left if you are interested in marine life and the vast wilderness of Admiralty Island. Afternoon flights are best for this side as the sun moves west, illuminating the island's lush green canopy and coastal bays. Use binoculars if you have them to spot the white specks of mountain goats on the ridges.
Distance: 198 km (123 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: PSG (56.80170059, -132.9450073)
Arrival: JNU (58.35499954223633, -134.57600402832028)
Route Type: Domestic
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