Juneau to Gustavus is 41 miles (66 km), a flight of about 20 minutes.
The right side offers continuous mountain and glacier scenery from takeoff through landing—Mendenhall Glacier, the Coast Mountains, and the Fairweather Range near Glacier Bay—while the left side is dominated by open water and low islands with little topographic interest.
Flight Path
Icy Strait, Chichagof Island coastline, distant Fairweather Range peaks
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Takeoff from JNU
RIGHTDeparting Juneau to the west, the right side looks north toward the Mendenhall Glacier and the jagged Coast Mountains rising straight out of the Gastineau Channel area. The left side only shows open water toward Admiralty Island with far less relief.
Landing at GST
RIGHTOn approach into Gustavus, the aircraft crosses Icy Strait with the entrance to Glacier Bay and the Fairweather Range visible off the right side, a dramatic icefield backdrop rarely seen this close on a short hop. The left side mostly shows flat forested lowlands near Gustavus.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Juneau International (JNU) to Gustavus Airport (GST)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Juneau to Gustavus. The right side offers continuous mountain and glacier scenery from takeoff through landing—Mendenhall Glacier, the Coast Mountains, and the Fairweather Range near Glacier Bay—while the left side is dominated by open water and low islands with little topographic interest.
What can I see during takeoff from Juneau International in Juneau?
During takeoff from Juneau International (JNU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Juneau to the west, the right side looks north toward the Mendenhall Glacier and the jagged Coast Mountains rising straight out of the Gastineau Channel area. The left side only shows open water toward Admiralty Island with far less relief. Notable sights include: Mendenhall Glacier, Coast Mountains, Gastineau Channel, Douglas Island.
What can I see when landing at Gustavus Airport in Gustavus?
When landing at Gustavus Airport (GST), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Gustavus, the aircraft crosses Icy Strait with the entrance to Glacier Bay and the Fairweather Range visible off the right side, a dramatic icefield backdrop rarely seen this close on a short hop. The left side mostly shows flat forested lowlands near Gustavus. Notable sights include: Icy Strait, Glacier Bay entrance, Fairweather Range, Gustavus lowlands.
How long is the flight from Juneau to Gustavus?
The flight from Juneau International (JNU) to Gustavus Airport (GST) takes about 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 41 miles (66 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Juneau to Gustavus flight path pass over?
Icy Strait, Chichagof Island coastline, distant Fairweather Range peaks