Ketchikan International Airport Totally Explained

Everything about Ketchikan International Airport totally explained

Ketchikan International Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) west of the central business district of Ketchikan, a city in Ketchikan Gateway Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. ferry ride across the water to get to the airport from the town.

History

Around the World War II era, air service to Ketchikan was possible using an old military airfield on Annette Island. Aircraft used in that era included the Grumman Goose and Catalina PBY. The current airport was opened on August 4th, 1973 and dedicated the following day. The airport opening was the culmination of an effort by local residents, a 1965 study by the Alaska State Division of Aviation, another study in 1967 choosing the current site on Gravina Island, and land clearing in 1969.

Facilities and aircraft

Ketchikan International Airport covers an area of 2,600 acres (1,052 ha) at an elevation of 88 feet (27 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 11/29 with 7,500 x 150 ft (2,286 x 46 m) asphalt pavement. It also has a seaplane landing area designated NWW/SEW which measures 9,500 x 1,500 ft (2,896 x 457 m).

Airlines and destinations

Scheduled passenger service

Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma, Juneau, Sitka, Wrangell)
L.A.B. Flying Service (Craig/Klawock)

Charter and flightseeing

Family Air Tours

Pacific Airways

Sea Wind Aviation

Southeast Aviation

Accidents

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 727-100 overran the southern end of the runway on April 5, 1976. The aircraft was trying to land, but the braking seemed sluggish after the fast landing, so the pilot decided to perform a go around. The thrust reversers on the engines didn't fully disengage, so the engines didn't rev up enough to allow a takeoff. The pilot aborted the takeoff and the aircraft overran the runway by 700 feet. One of the 50 passengers died.Further Information

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