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YZF → YFJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Wekweètì Airport (Wekweeti)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the Snare River hydroelectric system and the dramatic geological transitions of the Canadian Shield as you approach the community.
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Yellowknife Old Town
Glimpse the iconic houseboats and the historic core of the city immediately after takeoff from YZF.
Snare Hydro System
See the series of dams and powerhouses along the Snare River that supply electricity to the North Slave region.
Indin Lake
A massive and deep body of water that stands out with its intricate shoreline against the rugged terrain.
Precambrian Shield
Marvel at some of the oldest exposed rock on Earth, featuring deep grooves carved by ancient glaciers.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Snare River dams clearly. In late August and September, the tundra vegetation turns a brilliant red and gold, which is particularly vibrant on the rocky outcrops visible from this side.
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Prelude Lake
View the sprawling, island-dotted lake within the territorial park, a favorite for local boaters and campers.
Taiga Landscape
Observe the thinning of the boreal forest as the trees become smaller and more sparse near the treeline.
Glacial Kettle Lakes
Thousands of small, perfectly round lakes created by retreating ice sheets dot the subarctic landscape.
Great Slave Horizon
Look back to see the vast expanse of one of the world's deepest lakes fading into the southern horizon.
The right side is ideal for photographers during the late afternoon when the low sun highlights the complex textures of the lichen and stunted spruce. Watch for the 'treeline' transition where the forest gives way to the barrens.
Book Hotels in WekweetiDistance: 193 km (120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YFJ (64.190804, -114.077002)
Route Type: Domestic
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