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YER → YTL
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Severn Airport (Fort Severn) to Big Trout Lake Airport (Big Trout Lake)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more scenic descent into the Big Trout Lake area, providing expansive views of the Fawn River and the northern shores of the massive Big Trout Lake (Kitchenuhmaykoosib) before landing.
Fawn River Meanders
Breathtaking views of the winding Fawn River as it carves through the dense northern forest.
Boreal Canopy
A dense, unbroken carpet of black spruce and larch stretching toward the Manitoba border.
Big Trout Lake North Shore
The scale of this massive inland lake becomes apparent as you approach from the north.
Remote Settlements
A rare glimpse of the isolated Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug community structures during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the eastern sun. Watch for the dramatic change in vegetation as you move south from the coastal scrub to thicker forest. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through the water reflection on the numerous lakes.
Hudson Bay Shoreline
Dramatic views of the coastal transition where the Arctic waters meet the low-lying tundra upon departure.
Severn River Delta
The complex, braided channels of the Severn River as it drains into the bay near the airport.
Muskeg Patterns
Unique, geometric peatland and permafrost patterns typical of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
Untamed Wilderness
Vast stretches of uninhabited boreal forest where lucky observers might spot caribou movement.
Sit on this side for the best views of the coastal marshes early in the flight. In winter, keep an eye out for pressure ridges in the sea ice along the coast immediately after takeoff.
Distance: 283 km (176 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: YER (56.01890182495117, -87.67610168457031)
Arrival: YTL (53.81779861450195, -89.89689636230469)
Route Type: Domestic
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