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Best window seat at Old Crow

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Taking offLEFT

Porcupine River, Richardson Mountains, Old Crow settlement

LandingLEFT

Porcupine River, Richardson Mountains, Old Crow Flats

🛫 Taking Off from Old Crow (YOC)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 04 departs northeast from Old Crow, placing the Porcupine River valley and the Richardson Mountains to your left during initial climb. The right side offers only tundra plateau with minimal visual interest.
Look forPorcupine River (winding below), Richardson Mountains (distant northeast horizon), Old Crow settlement (receding behind), tundra plateau

🛬 Landing at Old Crow (YOC)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 04 (northeast heading) means the aircraft approaches from the southwest. The left side faces northwest toward the Porcupine River valley and the Richardson Mountains, offering the most dramatic terrain during final approach. The right side faces the relatively flat tundra plateau to the southeast, which is less visually distinctive.
Look forPorcupine River (visible as a meandering watercourse in the valley below), Richardson Mountains (distant peaks on the northwestern horizon), Old Crow Flats (flat tundra terrain to the right/southeast), Yukon-Alaska border region (general geography to the north)

Old Crow Airport is a small, single-runway gravel-strip facility serving this isolated northern community, with a basic terminal handling limited scheduled flights, mostly small turboprop aircraft.

⛰️ Elevation827 ft
🛫 Runways1 (04/22)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Old Crow (YOC)?

At Old Crow in Old Crow: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Porcupine River (winding below), Richardson Mountains (distant northeast horizon), Old Crow settlement (receding behind), tundra plateau.

What can I see during takeoff from Old Crow in Old Crow?

When taking off from Old Crow (YOC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 04 departs northeast from Old Crow, placing the Porcupine River valley and the Richardson Mountains to your left during initial climb. The right side offers only tundra plateau with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Porcupine River (winding below), Richardson Mountains (distant northeast horizon), Old Crow settlement (receding behind), tundra plateau.

What can I see when landing at Old Crow in Old Crow?

When landing at Old Crow (YOC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 04 (northeast heading) means the aircraft approaches from the southwest. The left side faces northwest toward the Porcupine River valley and the Richardson Mountains, offering the most dramatic terrain during final approach. The right side faces the relatively flat tundra plateau to the southeast, which is less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Porcupine River (visible as a meandering watercourse in the valley below), Richardson Mountains (distant peaks on the northwestern horizon), Old Crow Flats (flat tundra terrain to the right/southeast), Yukon-Alaska border region (general geography to the north).

What factors affect the best window seat at Old Crow?

The best window seat at Old Crow (YOC) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Old Crow (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.