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WRG → PSG
Which side of the plane to sit from Wrangell Airport (Wrangell) to Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (Petersburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Stikine River Delta and the world-famous LeConte Glacier, the southernmost tidewater glacier in North America.
Stikine River Delta
An immense network of braided channels and silt-heavy water where the great Stikine River meets the sea.
LeConte Glacier
A stunning view of the southernmost tidewater glacier as it calves into the deep waters of LeConte Bay.
Coast Mountains
The backdrop features the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Boundary Ranges along the US-Canada border.
Iceberg Alley
Look for floating blue icebergs in Frederick Sound that have broken off from the LeConte Glacier.
Stikine-LeConte Wilderness
Vast, untouched alpine tundra and steep granite cliffs that host one of the largest bald eagle migrations.
The right side is the clear winner for this route. Request a window seat away from the wing (the aircraft is usually a 737) to see the glacier clearly. Because the flight altitude is very low, the detail of the Stikine Delta's mudflats and the floating icebergs is incredible. Keep your shutter speed high to capture the fast-moving terrain below.
Zimovia Strait
The plane climbs over this deep waterway separating Wrangell Island from Woronkofski and Etolin Islands.
Mitkof Island Coast
Dense, ancient evergreen forests of the Tongass National Forest line the rugged shoreline below.
Wrangell Narrows
View the northern entrance to this famously narrow and treacherous 22-mile long navigation channel.
Petersburg Waterfront
On final approach, see the 'Little Norway' docks and commercial fishing fleet that define the town.
Sit on the left if you want to see the intricate layout of the Wrangell Narrows. However, be aware that this flight is exceptionally short—often only 10 to 15 minutes of air time—so have your camera ready immediately upon takeoff. Morning light illuminates the island slopes beautifully.
Distance: 50 km (31 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 min
Departure: WRG (56.48429871, -132.36999509999998)
Arrival: PSG (56.80170059, -132.9450073)
Route Type: Domestic
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