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SKK → KKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Shaktoolik Airport (Shaktoolik) to Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (Koyuk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a continuous view of the Norton Sound and the dramatic coastline of the Seward Peninsula, offering a classic Alaskan coastal flying experience.
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Norton Sound
Expansive views of the Bering Sea's eastern arm, which transforms into a mosaic of pack ice during winter months.
Coastal Wetlands
The shoreline between Shaktoolik and Koyuk is a haven for migratory birds and features unique arctic vegetation.
Koyuk Inlet
As the plane banks for the approach, you get a direct view of the transition from sea water to the Koyuk River mouth.
Sea Ice Ridges
In late winter, the left side offers a front-row seat to the massive pressure ridges formed by shifting arctic ice.
For the most dramatic lighting, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the coastline from the east. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the meeting point of the Shaktoolik River and the sea.
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Shaktoolik River
A winding, serpentine river that snakes through the interior tundra immediately following your departure.
Darby Mountains
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Darby range are visible deep in the interior to the northeast.
Arctic Tundra
The vast, treeless expanse is dotted with thousands of small thermokarst lakes and is a prime spot for spotting caribou.
Koyuk River Delta
A complex network of braided channels and sandbars visible as the aircraft descends into Koyuk.
The right side is better for inland landscape photography. Use a fast shutter speed to capture the intricate patterns of the tundra ponds and look for moose grazing near the river willow thickets.
Book Hotels in KoyukDistance: 63 km (39 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 min
Departure: SKK (64.37110138, -161.223999)
Arrival: KKA (64.9394989014, -161.154006958)
Route Type: Domestic
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