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YXL → YAG
Which side of the plane to sit from Sioux Lookout Airport (Sioux Lookout) to Fort Frances Municipal Airport (Fort Frances)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast Eagle Lake system and the intricate island chains of Rainy Lake upon the approach into Fort Frances.
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Eagle Lake
A massive, multi-bayed lake known for its hundreds of islands and labyrinthine shoreline.
Lake of the Woods
On clear days, the eastern fringes of this massive international lake appear on the western horizon.
Rainy Lake Archipelago
Stunning views of the countless islands dotting the northern reaches of Rainy Lake during descent.
International Bridge
The border crossing connecting Fort Frances to International Falls, Minnesota, visible on final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights when the sun illuminates the lake surfaces to the east. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes for the best shots of the Rainy Lake islands. Winter flights are particularly striking as the frozen lakes create stark white geometric patterns against the dark forest.
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Pelican Lake
Immediate views of Sioux Lookout and its central water system right after takeoff.
Boreal Wilderness
Uninterrupted stretches of the Canadian Shield covered in dense spruce and pine forests.
Wabigoon Lake
Large, irregular lake body situated near the town of Dryden, visible to the southeast.
Rainy River District
A mosaic of small lakes and marshlands characteristic of Northern Ontario's rugged terrain.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun. Watch for the transition from deep forest to the more agricultural pockets near the Rainy River as you descend.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 197 km (122 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: YXL (50.11389923095703, -91.9052963256836)
Arrival: YAG (48.65420150756836, -93.439697265625)
Route Type: Domestic
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