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PSG → WRG
Which side of the plane to sit from Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (Petersburg) to Wrangell Airport (Wrangell)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic mainland wilderness, specifically the massive Stikine River Delta and the glaciated peaks of the Coast Mountains.
Coast Mountains
Gaze at the massive, snow-covered peaks that mark the boundary between Alaska and British Columbia.
Stikine River Delta
Observe the sprawling network of silty channels and marshes where the Stikine River empties into the sea.
LeConte Bay
Look north toward the fjord containing the southernmost tidewater glacier in North America.
Mitkof Island Shore
Follow the rugged coastline of Mitkof Island, often dotted with bald eagles.
Choose the left side for the morning sun illuminating the mainland peaks. This flight is under 20 minutes, so keep your window shade up and camera ready from the moment the engines start. The low cruising altitude, often below 5,000 feet, provides exceptional detail of the river silt patterns.
Petersburg Waterfront
Get a bird's eye view of the Norwegian-influenced fishing town immediately after takeoff.
Wrangell Narrows
See the incredibly narrow and winding waterway that larger ships must navigate with extreme care.
Tongass National Forest
Look out over the endless canopy of the world's largest intact temperate rainforest.
Sumner Strait
Watch for the distinctive spouts of humpback whales in the deep blue channels between islands.
The right side is ideal for seeing the complex geography of the Inside Passage islands. It offers the best view of the Wrangell Narrows, known as 'Christmas Tree Lane' due to its many red and green navigation lights. Polarized sunglasses will help cut the glare on the water to spot marine life.
Distance: 50 km (31 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 min
Departure: PSG (56.80170059, -132.9450073)
Arrival: WRG (56.48429871, -132.36999509999998)
Route Type: Domestic
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