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WTK → OTZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Noatak Airport (Noatak) to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (Kotzebue)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition between the Noatak River delta and the Chukchi Sea, featuring the unique coastal lagoons of Cape Krusenstern.
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Cape Krusenstern
Aerial views of the National Monument's historic beach ridges and coastal lagoon systems.
Chukchi Sea
The vast Arctic horizon where the water meets the sky, offering a sense of immense scale.
River Delta Junction
The dramatic ecological transition where the Noatak freshwater enters the saltwater sound.
Kotzebue Arrival
A perfect vantage point for seeing the town of Kotzebue situated on the very tip of the peninsula.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sun reflecting off the water. During winter and spring months, this side provides spectacular views of the pack ice, pressure ridges, and open leads in the Chukchi Sea which are essential to local life.
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Noatak River Meanders
Witness the complex braiding and winding paths of the lower Noatak River system as it flows south.
Igichuk Hills
Gentle tundra-covered peaks rising to the east, providing contrast to the flat river valley.
Hotham Inlet
The vast expanse of Kobuk Lake becomes visible to the east as you approach the Baldwin Peninsula.
Arctic Tundra
A beautiful patchwork of permafrost polygons and thousands of small thaw ponds typical of the Arctic.
Fly in the early morning for the best side-lighting on the Igichuk Hills. This side is excellent for spotting large-scale geological patterns in the permafrost and occasional wildlife like caribou or muskoxen moving across the open tundra.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 77 km (48 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 min
Departure: WTK (67.56610107421875, -162.97500610351562)
Arrival: OTZ (66.88469696, -162.598999)
Route Type: Domestic
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