Ketchikan International Airport – KTN
Two kilometers from the western section of Ketchikan, Alaska is the state-owned Ketchikan International Airport. The airfield is isolated from the mainland and stands on Gravina Island. To reach the city, passengers passing through KTN-Ketchikan International Airport must board a ferry ride, which takes less than ten minutes only. The ferry’s schedule is every 30 minutes during early spring, fall, and winter. For the rest of spring and the whole of summer, the ferry leaves the island every 15 minutes.
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Covering more than a thousand hectares, KTN-Ketchikan International Airport stands at about 27 meters above mean sea level and has an asphalt-paved runway stretching to 7,500 feet. The airport today was opened to the public in August 1973, thanks to the efforts of the residents and the studies done by the Alaska State Division of Aviation. Among the first airlines which served the airport was Alaska Airlines and opened the first-ever jet service from the airport to Seattle. For the year 2018, the airport noted almost 16,000 aircraft operations, averaging to 44 activities daily. There are three single-engine aircraft, one multi-engine aircraft, and one jet based at KTN, as well. From the airport, you can visit the town of Creek Street, Loring, and Marguerite Bay.
On this page it is easy to search for Ketchikan, AK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Ketchikan, AK, United States (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KTN airport.
Most of these KTN
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Ketchikan, AK
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the KTN airport are Settlers Cove State Recreational Site, Dolly's House Museum, and Settlers Cove State Recreational Site.
Map of Ketchikan, AK Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Ketchikan, AK, United States (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Ketchikan, AK, United States (KTN-Ketchikan Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:59 PM.
The temperature feels like 53.1 with a humidity level of 63 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 38 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 5, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:35 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/4
Scattered clouds
55°F
High: 64°F
Low: 48°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/5
Light rain
48°F
High: 49°F
Low: 43°F
Precipitation: 70%
Monday
5/6
Light shower rain
46°F
High: 48°F
Low: 44°F
Precipitation: 65%
Tuesday
5/7
Heavy rain
46°F
High: 49°F
Low: 45°F
Precipitation: 90%
Wednesday
5/8
Heavy rain
49°F
High: 52°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 100%
Thursday
5/9
Heavy rain
48°F
High: 49°F
Low: 44°F
Precipitation: 95%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Ketchikan, AK KTN airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KTN airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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