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WMO → GLV
Which side of the plane to sit from White Mountain Airport (White Mountain) to Golovin Airport (Golovin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the complex Fish River delta and offers the best perspective of the Golovin spit and village during the short descent.
Fish River Delta
An intricate maze of oxbow lakes, braided channels, and wetlands visible immediately after takeoff.
Seward Peninsula Tundra
Rolling hills of subarctic tundra where lucky passengers might spot brown bears or muskox near the coastline.
Golovin Village
A bird's-eye view of the historic village situated on a narrow, sandy spit between the lagoon and the bay.
Golovnin Bay
The deep, cold waters of the bay leading out toward the greater Norton Sound and the Bering Sea.
Sit on the right for the best view of the aircraft's approach into the gravel strip. Since this flight is extremely short and low-altitude, keep your camera ready from the moment the wheels leave the ground.
Golovnin Lagoon
A vast, shallow coastal lagoon that serves as a critical habitat for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds.
Darby Mountains
Distant, rugged peaks to the east that provide a dramatic backdrop against the flat tundra landscape.
Kwiniuk River Mouth
Watch for the winding transition where the river meets the lagoon waters near the coast.
Best viewed in the morning when the sun illuminates the Darby Mountains. In winter, look for the unique patterns of pressure ridges forming on the frozen lagoon surface.
Distance: 25 km (16 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 min
Departure: WMO (64.689201355, -163.412994385)
Arrival: GLV (64.5504989624, -163.007003784)
Route Type: Domestic
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