The approach offers a low-altitude perspective of the vast northern boreal forest and the intricate, braided water channels characteristic of the Alaskan interior.
The left side offers a superior view of the winding East Fork Chandalar River and the rugged southern slopes of the Brooks Range as the aircraft traverses the remote wilderness of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge boundary.
The right side offers the most consistent views of the untouched boreal wilderness and the vast network of oxbow lakes within the Yukon Flats, benefiting from better lighting during morning and afternoon flights heading North.