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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 336 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 298 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 269 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 2° - 10° | 3° | 269 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 5° - 13° | 7° | 221 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 183 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.1h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 18° | 14° | 166 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 18° | 15° | 238 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 12° | 320 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 10° | 5° | 553 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 409 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 370 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
