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VAK â HPB
Which side of the plane to sit from Chevak Airport (Chevak) to Hooper Bay Airport (Hooper Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic landscape by featuring the Askinuk Mountains to the north, providing a stark contrast to the flat, watery expanse of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
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Askinuk Mountains
The rugged, dark peaks rising abruptly from the flat coastal plain to the north.
Bering Sea Horizon
The vast, cold expanse of the Bering Sea appearing as you approach Hooper Bay.
Hooper Bay Village
A clear view of the isolated community of Hooper Bay as the plane maneuvers for landing.
Tundra Wildlife
Potential sightings of foxes or large birds against the green or white tundra backdrop.
Look toward the north to see the Askinuk Mountains; they are the only significant elevation in an otherwise flat region. During winter, this side offers a spectacular view of the frozen sea ice and snow-covered peaks. On the final approach, this side usually provides the best perspective of the village infrastructure.
Book Hotels in Hooper BayNinglick River Loops
Intricate, serpentine river bends that characterize the marshy landscape south of Chevak.
Yukon Delta Refuge
Aerial view of one of the world's most populated bird nesting grounds within the National Wildlife Refuge.
Pothole Lakes
Thousands of glittering, tiny tundra ponds that reflect the sky like scattered glass.
Coastal Wetlands
The transition from inland tundra to the salt marshes near the Bering Sea coast.
Watch for the sunlight reflecting off the water networks during the early morning or late evening golden hours. This side is excellent for spotting large groups of migratory waterfowl in the summer months. Have your camera ready immediately upon takeoff from Chevak to capture the river's scale.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 29 km (18 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 min
Departure: VAK (61.5409, -165.6005)
Arrival: HPB (61.52389908, -166.1470032)
Route Type: Domestic
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