Ketchikan Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Ketchikan Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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KTN Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Ketchikan International Airport.

What to Expect

Ketchikan Airport (code: KTN) consists of a single terminal. Because of the airport’s island location, a ferry connects it to the city of Ketchikan. The ferry alternately leaves Gravina Island or Revillagigedo Island every fifteen minutes and travels to the airport.

Sleeping in Ketchikan Airport

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Airport Hours

The airport is open daily from 6:15 AM – 9:30 PM.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are several hotels in Ketchikan. Keep in mind that Ketchikan Airport is located on Gravina Island, so you’ll need to take a short ferry ride to reach the town and most accommodations.

My Place Hotel Ketchikan (0.7 mi / 1.1 km) Mid-range extended-stay hotel.
The Landing Hotel (0.8 mi / 1.3 km) Mid-range hotel.
Super 8 Ketchikan (1.6 mi / 2.6 km) Budget hotel.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.

Drinking Water

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Food & Drinks

There is a small cocktail lounge/snack bar available during operating hours. Dining options are limited, and there are no 24-hour food services. If you are arriving late or departing early, consider bringing snacks.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available in Ketchikan Airport for 10 minutes. Additional time is available for a fee.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Baggage Carts – Need help with your bags? Baggage carts are available free of charge.
Duty-Free & Shopping – There is a small gift shop offering basic souvenirs and travel items. Shopping options are very limited.

Airlines

Ketchikan Airport is served by the following airlines: Aero Services • Alaska Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Island Air • Pacific Airways • Misty Fjords Air.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Located on Gravina Island, Ketchikan Airport is connected to mainland Ketchikan via airport ferry (Hours: 6:15 AM – 9:30 PM) or water taxi. At the time of this update, the one-way adult fare is $6.00 (plus a vehicle charge, if applicable, of $7.00). Metered taxis are readily available for hire from the mainland side of the ferry/water taxi docks, or you can take a public bus. Another option is the Ketchikan Airporter, a shuttle service that takes passengers between the ferry docks and a shuttle terminal just north of downtown.

Car Rentals

On-site car rental agencies include Alaska Car Rental • Budget.

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Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Last updated: 2026-03-02

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.