Ketchikan International Airport
Airport Airport
Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) serves Ketchikan, Alaska. The airport is located on Gravina Island and handles scheduled regional and mainline flights into Southeast Alaska. It has a single passenger terminal and significant seasonal variation in traffic due to tourism and ferry/floatplane connections.
Terminal Guide for Ketchikan International Airport #
KTN has a single passenger terminal that handles scheduled airline services and general aviation. The terminal includes check‑in, security, a departure lounge and car rental desks. Because the airport is on a separate island, operations integrate with the short ferry link used by passengers to reach Ketchikan town.
Getting to and From Ketchikan International Airport #
The airport is on Gravina Island and is reached from Ketchikan town via a short passenger ferry; including ferry and transfer time the trip into town typically takes around 10-20 minutes.
- Airport ferry / shuttle: A short passenger ferry connects the airport to Ketchikan; allow time for boarding and any shuttle bus at the ferry terminal. Total transfer time including ferry is typically 10-20 minutes.
- Taxi / car: Taxis meet passengers at the Ketchikan ferry terminal and provide onward connections in town.
- Floatplane / seaplane: Separate floatplane terminals operate from downtown docks; transfers between the airport and floatplane docks require additional local transport time.
- Driving: If arriving by road from nearby areas, allow time for ferry schedules as the airport is on a separate island.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Ketchikan International Airport #
Facilities suit a regional airport with seasonal peaks.
- Lounges: No large international lounge network; seating and basic customer services are provided in the main terminal.
- Food & drink: A café or snack bar operates during flight times; options reduce in the shoulder season.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi is generally available in the terminal; charging points are provided in the departure area.
- Luggage & storage: Baggage services are handled by airlines; no extensive left‑luggage facilities.
- Accessibility: The airport provides accessibility services; request assistance through your airline when booking.
Hotels and Layovers at Ketchikan International Airport #
Hotels are located in Ketchikan town on Revillagigedo Island a short distance from the airport; there is no large on‑site airport hotel. Many downtown properties are reachable via the airport ferry and a short taxi ride.
- For chain hotel availability in Alaska search marriott.com or hilton.com for options in Ketchikan.
Tips for Ketchikan International Airport #
- Allow extra time for the short ferry crossing and terminal transfer when planning connections to or from Ketchikan town.
- Floatplanes and seaplane services operate from multiple docks in town - confirm your departure location and allow time to transfer between the airport and floatplane terminals if needed.
- Weather can cause delays in Southeast Alaska - keep flexible if you have tight connections.
Weather & Climate near Ketchikan International Airport #
Ketchikan International Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (3632 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (336 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (298 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (269 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (269 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (238 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (320 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (553 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (409 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (370 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
