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.
