SKK → OME

Seward Peninsula Coast

Follow the winding coastline where the tundra meets the Bering Sea, featuring dramatic bluffs and remote beaches.

Remote Settlements

Spot the isolated villages of Elim and Golovin, which serve as vital hubs for the local Inupiat communities.

Kigluaik Mountains

The jagged, snow-capped peaks of the 'Sawtooth' mountains rise prominently to the north as you approach Nome.

Arctic Tundra Mosaic

A complex landscape of permafrost thaw lakes, braided river deltas, and vast mossy plains stretching inland.

Nome Gold Fields

On final approach, look for the historical and active gold mining infrastructure, including massive dredges and coastal operations.

Norton Sound

An expansive view of the northernmost arm of the Bering Sea, offering a sense of the vastness of the Arctic waters.

Seasonal Sea Ice

From late fall through spring, witness the dynamic movement of pack ice, pressure ridges, and dark leads of open water.

Bering Sea Horizon

Unobstructed views of the horizon, particularly spectacular during the extended golden hours of the subarctic summer.