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WMO → OME
Which side of the plane to sit from White Mountain Airport (White Mountain) to Nome Airport (Nome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking views of the Kigluaik Mountains, also known as the Sawtooth Range, and the vast, rugged tundra of the Seward Peninsula interior.
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Kigluaik Mountains
Dramatic, jagged granite peaks including Mount Osborn, the highest point on the Seward Peninsula.
Niukluk River
A major tributary known for its extreme meandering paths across the arctic tundra.
Nome Gold Fields
Historical mining scars and active placer mining operations visible as you descend toward Nome.
Wilderness Tundra
Vast, treeless landscapes where lucky passengers might spot herds of muskox or migrating caribou.
The right side is superior for mountain photography. In late summer/autumn, the tundra turns a vibrant crimson and gold. Early morning flights provide excellent side-lighting on the jagged Kigluaik peaks.
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Norton Sound
Expansive views of the Bering Sea's Norton Sound, which is often filled with sea ice during winter and spring months.
Fish River Delta
Intricate network of winding river channels and wetlands immediately after departure from White Mountain.
Golovnin Bay
A deep bay that separates the coastal plains from the higher peaks of the peninsula's southern edge.
Cape Nome
A prominent rocky headland that signals the final approach into the Nome area.
Sit on the left for coastal views and to spot marine life or sea ice formations. During the Iditarod in March, you might catch a glimpse of the trail markers along the coast near Safety Sound.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 99 km (62 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 min
Departure: WMO (64.689201355, -163.412994385)
Arrival: OME (64.51219940185547, -165.44500732421875)
Route Type: Domestic
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