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XBE β MSA
Which side of the plane to sit from Bearskin Lake Airport (Bearskin Lake) to Muskrat Dam Airport (Muskrat Dam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the destination's namesake lake and the unique geomorphology of the muskeg wetlands during the short, low-altitude transit.
Michikan Lake Shoreline
Rugged, rocky island formations and clear glacial water immediately after departure from Bearskin Lake.
Muskeg Ribbons
Naturally occurring geometric patterns in the peat bogs and wetlands, unique to the subarctic terrain and best seen from low altitudes.
Muskrat Dam Lake
The wide expanse of the destination lake, reflecting the vast northern sky and the settlement on its shores.
Final Descent Path
A direct sightline of the Muskrat Dam settlement and the gravel runway alignment as the aircraft prepares for landing.
This side is ideal for photographers looking to capture the 'string bog' patterns unique to Northern Ontario. Since these flights are short and usually fly at lower altitudes (under 10,000 feet), the ground detail is exceptional. Mid-day flights provide the best light to see through the clear lake waters to the rocky bottoms.
Bearskin Lake Outskirts
Aerial view of the remote First Nation community and its infrastructure as the aircraft banks away from the airport.
Severn River Network
Intricate glacial river systems that feed into the Hudson Bay drainage basin, visible as winding silver ribbons.
Taiga Tapestry
A dense carpet of black spruce and larch trees stretching toward the southern horizon, showing varied textures of the Canadian Shield.
Winter Ice Roads
During colder months, the visible tracks of seasonal supply routes cutting through the frozen wilderness and across lake surfaces.
Sit toward the front for a clearer view away from the engine exhaust if flying in a turboprop. During winter, look for the high contrast of the 'winter roads' against the dark green forest. The low winter sun creates long shadows that emphasize the subtle ridges of the landscape.
Distance: 76 km (47 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 min
Departure: XBE (53.965599060058594, -91.0271987915039)
Arrival: MSA (53.44139862060547, -91.76280212402344)
Route Type: Domestic
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