Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) – Ketchikan, Alaska, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Ketchikan International Airport (IATA: KTN, ICAO: PAKT), serving Ketchikan and surrounding Southeast Alaska.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

The airport features a single terminal serving commercial airlines, general aviation, and floatplanes. Facilities include:

• Ticketing & Check-In: Counters for Alaska Airlines and other regional carriers in the main lobby.
• Security Checkpoint: TSA screening area for charter and scheduled flights.
• Gates: Two jet bridges for regional jets; ground boarding positions for turboprops and smaller aircraft.
• General Aviation FBO: Ketchikan Gateway Borough FBO – pilot lounge, flight planning station, restrooms, and rental car desks.
• Floatplane Terminal: Adjacent floatplane dock on Tongass Narrows serving local water operators.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Café Alaska – casual dining with Alaskan specialties.
  • June’s News & Gift – Alaska-made souvenirs, snacks, and travel essentials.
• Free Wi-Fi & Charging Stations: Available throughout public seating areas.
• Family Facilities: Family restrooms and a small children’s play area near the main lobby.
• Pet Relief Areas: Outdoor pet relief areas located on the airside ramp.

✈️ Runway & Aircraft Services

• Runway 11/29: 6,780 ft × 150 ft, asphalt surface, accommodating regional jets and turboprops.
• Floatplane Operations: Dock and ramps for seaplane operators on Tongass Narrows.
• General Aviation: Tie-down and hangar parking available; transient aircraft must arrange parking through Ketchikan Gateway Borough FBO.
• Fuel Services: Avgas and Jet A available 24/7 via self-serve pumps. Full-service fueling by the FBO during operational hours.
• Maintenance: Basic line maintenance and minor repairs provided by local FBO technicians.
• Snow Removal: Year-round snow and ice control ensures operational capability in winter months.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• Ferry Connection: Free state-run ferry connects the airport on Gravina Island to Ketchikan’s downtown; ferries run every 30 minutes.
• Rental Cars: Rental car desks (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz) located inside the FBO lobby; follow signs to the rental area.
• Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi stand located curbside outside the terminal; rideshare (Uber/Lyft) limited—local taxi service is primary.
• Shuttle Services: Several hotels offer shuttle service; contact your accommodation in advance for pickup details.
• Floatplane Taxi: Charter floatplane service available from the floatplane dock; book through local float operators for Glacier Bay and remote areas.
• Public Transit: Ketchikan Area Transit (KAT) Route 6 provides limited bus service from the airport ferry terminal to downtown and nearby communities.

📞 Contact & Official Information

Ketchikan International Airport is owned by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and operated by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) – Southeast Region.

• Official Site: dot.alaska.gov/southeast/airport_regs/ktn.shtml
• Phone: +1 907-228-4280 (Airport Administration / Information)
• Address: 3000 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA