Ketchikan International Airport

Ketchikan International Airport (KTN), opened in 1973 on Gravina Island, is a compact regional gateway with a single terminal and one runway serving southeastern Alaska. The airport is essential for reaching Ketchikan and the Inside Passage, with scenic approaches over Tongass Narrows and regular jet service to Seattle alongside frequent turboprop and seaplane links to Juneau, Prince Rupert and nearby communities. Access requires a short ferry across the narrows plus local shuttle or taxi connections, making it quick and convenient for cruise passengers and visitors to Misty Fjords. Fares tend to be higher than the U.S. mainland due to limited competition, and the field is primarily served by Alaska Airlines and local regional carriers.