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TNC → WAA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport (Tin City) to Wales Airport (Wales)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning vantage point over the Bering Strait, featuring views of the Diomede Islands and the watery boundary between North America and Asia.
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The Bering Strait
The narrow gateway between the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, visible immediately after departure.
Diomede Islands
On clear days, see both Little Diomede (USA) and Big Diomede (Russia) across the International Date Line.
Fairway Rock
A sheer, solitary granite rock jutting out from the Bering Strait south of the Diomedes.
Arctic Ice Pack
During winter and spring, witness the mesmerizing patterns of shifting sea ice and pressure ridges.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Diomede Islands. Because this is an extremely short flight (approx. 5-10 minutes), have your camera ready the moment the plane leaves the gravel strip at Tin City. Afternoon flights provide better lighting as the sun moves toward the west over the water.
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Cape Mountain
The rugged, steep westernmost peak of the Seward Peninsula, rising sharply from the coast.
Tin City Radar Site
A birds-eye view of the remote Long Range Radar Station and its mechanical infrastructure.
Coastal Tundra
Expansive views of the windswept arctic tundra where muskoxen are frequently spotted.
Wales Village
The approach into Wales offers a view of one of the oldest inhabited sites in the Americas.
The right side is excellent for spotting local wildlife; keep your eyes peeled for muskoxen or reindeer on the slopes of Cape Mountain. This side also offers a better view of the Tin City installation during the climb and the village of Wales during the final approach.
Book Hotels in WalesDistance: 10 km (6 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 min
Departure: TNC (65.56310272, -167.9219971)
Arrival: WAA (65.62259300000001, -168.095)
Route Type: Domestic
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