UNK → SMK

St. Michael Volcanic Field

As you approach the destination, view an incredible array of ancient volcanic cones and basaltic flows unique to this region.

Clear Lake Crater

A perfectly circular volcanic maars (crater lake) located on St. Michael Island that is a highlight of the final approach.

Norton Sound Expanse

A wide-angle view of the Bering Sea where you might spot seasonal pack ice or even the mist from whales in the summer months.

St. Michael Harbor

View the historical port area which served as a major gateway during the Yukon Gold Rush as the plane banks for landing.

Unalakleet River Delta

Aerial view of the winding river mouth and the traditional fishing structures along the shore right after takeoff.

Norton Sound Coastline

Continuous views of the rugged, rocky coastline where the subarctic tundra meets the choppy waters of the Bering Sea.

Coastal Tundra

Vast stretches of treeless wilderness that change colors dramatically from vibrant greens in summer to deep browns and whites in winter.