The next episode of Ice Airport Alaska features a mission that operates on the very edge of the map. A heavy hauling helicopter is dispatched across the treacherous, frozen Bering Sea on a delivery run to the tiny island of Little Diomede. This remote location sits a mere 2.4 miles from Russian territory, a thin strip of water separating two continents and the past from the present across the International Date Line.
Elsewhere, the human drama of Arctic survival is a constant factor. At Fort Wainwright, the military medical unit known as the Arctic Angels prepares for a critical medevac mission. Their readiness is the difference between life and death in a region where distance and weather are formidable enemies. The episode also follows a veteran bush pilot whose experience is put to the test against the unforgiving Alaskan elements, a constant challenge for even the most seasoned aviators.
From international boundaries to life-saving flights, the program documents the relentless operational pressures at one of the world’s most extreme transportation hubs. Each flight requires precise skill and a deep respect for the volatile environment.
Ice Airport Alaska airs Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 9/8c on Smithsonian Channel.
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