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RBY → GAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ruby Airport (Ruby) to Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (Galena)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Ruby Hills and more direct visibility of the Yukon River's complex southern bank as you track west towards Galena.
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Ruby Hills
Rising immediately after takeoff, these rolling hills provide a rugged contrast to the river valley.
Yukon River South Bank
Intricate views of the river's erosion patterns and the dense boreal forest lining the water's edge.
Oxbow Lakes
Numerous horseshoe-shaped lakes formed by old river channels are clearly visible in the flats.
Interior Taiga
Vast stretches of spruce and birch forest that define the wild landscape of the Alaskan interior.
Sit on the left for the best view of the sun hitting the Ruby hills in the morning. Since this is a very short flight, keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from RBY. The low altitude of typical bush planes on this route makes for excellent ground detail photography.
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Yukon River Channel
The main artery of the Yukon is often visible out the right side as the flight follows the water.
Sandbars and Silt Islands
Large deposits of river silt form ever-changing islands within the wide river channel.
Nulato Hills Distance
On clear days, the distant peaks of the Nulato Hills are visible to the far northwest.
Galena Approach
View the layout of the town and the large runway infrastructure of the former Galena Air Force Base.
The right side is ideal for spotting river traffic and the wide expanse of the valley floor. Watch for the dramatic scale of the river islands as you descend into Galena. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the right side to avoid glare from the southern sun.
Book Hotels in GalenaDistance: 70 km (43 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 min
Departure: RBY (64.72720337, -155.47000119999998)
Arrival: GAL (64.73619843, -156.93699650000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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