The approach offers dramatic views of the rugged Norton Sound coastline and the scenic convergence of the river and sea near the airport spit.
The right side is typically preferred for the opportunity to spot Mount Denali on the northern horizon and the sweeping vistas of the Alaska Range's high peaks.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the diverse topography of the Seward Peninsula, featuring the Darby Mountains and the winding river systems that define the coastal wilderness.
The right side offers expansive views of Norton Sound and the dramatic, isolated Besboro Island, which is a major highlight of this coastal hop.
The right side offers superior views of the unique volcanic landscape of St. Michael Island and the winding Unalakleet River as you approach the destination.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition between the Bering Sea coast and the rugged Alaskan interior, including river deltas and the distant Nulato Hills.