Airport

KTN Ketchikan International Airport

Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) serves Ketchikan. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKTN
ICAOPAKT
Non-stop13
Airlines7
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Elevation27 m

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The airport in numbers

Ketchikan International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ketchikan International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 274,180 passengers in 2019.

Passengers / year
274,180
as of 2019
Elevation
92 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Passengers per year, 2016–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ketchikan International Airport to Ketchikan

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ketchikan International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Ketchikan ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ketchikan International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 13 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Fly Colombia ( Interliging Flights ) · Alaska Airlines · Avient Aviation · American Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Interstate Airline

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ketchikan International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ketchikan International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Ketchikan shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ketchikan International Airport to the centre of Ketchikan?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Ketchikan International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Ketchikan International Airport to Ketchikan?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Ketchikan International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ketchikan International Airport?
About 13 destinations, including Metakatla, Seattle, Juneau, Sitka. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ketchikan International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ketchikan International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ketchikan International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026