The approach offers stunning vistas of Sitka Sound, the historic downtown area, and the iconic John O'Connell Bridge connecting the airport to the mainland.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the rugged Baranof Island mountains and the deep glacial fjords of the Inside Passage during the short descent into Sitka.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic coastal mountains of the mainland and the jagged, glacier-carved interior of Baranof Island during the descent into Sitka.