5 Procedures Pilots Follow When Flying Through Polar Airspace

The curvature of the Earth: the main reason why pilots conduct polar operations within the Arctic Circle and, in some cases, the Antarctic continent; aircraft originating in North America with a destination in Asia are commonly routed direc tly over the Arctic Circle. Although rare, some routes, such as the Qantas 'Antarctica Flights' brand, conduct sightseeing flights of the continent. Several other flights operate near Antarctica, albeit not as a full transcontinental route.