Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (Alaska) is a small regional airport serving Sitka. The airport sits on a peninsula and handles scheduled commercial and commuter flights to regional hubs; the single terminal serves arriving and departing passengers with a compact layout.
Getting to and From Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport #
Ground transport options include taxi, local shuttles and rental cars; the airport is a short drive from downtown Sitka (typically around 10-15 minutes). Water taxi and marine connections are available from other nearby points for coastal travel.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport #
Terminal facilities are modest: check‑in, waiting seating, restrooms and a small café or vending options when available. Wi‑Fi is sometimes offered; charging points are limited. Accessibility is straightforward with short distances from curb to terminal.
Tips for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport #
- Approach involves over‑water scenery; keep a window seat if you want views - weather can affect approaches.
- Taxis and rental cars are available in Sitka; allow about 10-15 minutes to downtown.
- Weather can change quickly-monitor flight updates, especially in winter.
Weather & Climate near Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport #
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (2464 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 241 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 5° | -1° | 184 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 170 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 134 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 5° - 11° | 6° | 128 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 96 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 16° | 13° | 115 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 17.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 14° | 170 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 8° - 14° | 11° | 307 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 10° | 5° | 401 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 273 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 5° | -1° | 245 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |