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YAX → YTL
Which side of the plane to sit from Wapekeka Airport (Angling Lake) to Big Trout Lake Airport (Big Trout Lake)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the sprawling Big Trout Lake and the community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug during the final approach.
Big Trout Lake
One of the largest lakes in Northern Ontario, featuring crystal clear water and numerous rocky islands.
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
A clear view of the settlement on Post Island as the plane descends toward the airport.
Northern Peatlands
Intricate patterns of peat and moss stretching north toward the Hudson Bay coast.
YTL Approach
Direct views of the runway and the lakeside infrastructure during the low-altitude final leg.
Request a window on the right for the best view of the community layout. This flight is extremely short (under 15 minutes), so keep your camera ready from the moment the wheels retract. Early morning flights offer the best reflections off the lake surface.
Angling Lake Departure
Aerial perspective of the rugged shoreline and deep blue waters of Angling Lake immediately after takeoff.
Boreal Expanse
A dense carpet of black spruce and tamarack trees, characteristic of the remote northern Ontario landscape.
Fawn River Tributaries
Interconnected waterways and small creeks that feed into the larger river systems of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
Southern Lake Views
Expansive views of the southern horizon over untouched subarctic wilderness.
Great for photographers looking to capture the abstract patterns of the muskeg and forest early in the flight. In winter, the low sun angle provides dramatic shadows across the snow-covered trees.
Distance: 21 km (13 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 min
Departure: YAX (53.84920120239258, -89.57939910888672)
Arrival: YTL (53.81779861450195, -89.89689636230469)
Route Type: Domestic
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