Ketchikan features an oceanic climate, with very wet but
otherwise fairly mild weather. Winters are not cold by Alaskan
standards, with an average low temperature of only 28°F (-2°C) in
January, the coldest month. In mid-summer, the average high
temperature is a pleasant 64°F (18°C). Rain is plentiful all year,
but the wettest seasons are autumn and winter, between September
and February. The best and most popular time to visit Ketchikan is
between March and August, when it is comparatively warm, sunny and
dry.
Ketchikan International Airport
Location: The airport is situated three miles (5km) northwest of
central Ketchikan.
Time: GMT -9 (GMT -8 from mid-March to the first Sunday
in November).
Getting to the city:
An airport ferry regularly leaves the airport for Ketchikan
between 6.15am and 9.30pm. Metered taxis and a public bus service
are readily available from the mainland ferry and water taxi
docks.
Car Rental:
Budget car rental is represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis:
Water taxis are available from the airport and many hotels offer
complimentary taxi or shuttle services for guests. Taxi cabs meet
the airport ferry in Ketchikan.
Facilities:
There is a lounge and snack bar in the terminal, as well as free
wifi, rental car desks, a gift shop and a lost and found
service.
Parking
Parking is available.
The airport is located on Gravina Island and visitors can get
into Ketchikan by ferry or water taxi. Once in town there is a
municipal bus service provided by Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit
operating hourly every day of the week. A seasonal, complimentary
Shuttle Bus runs a 20-minute circuit around downtown Ketchikan,
which is very useful for tourists. Taxis can be ordered or hailed
on the street. Cars and bicycles can be rented in town, but those
hiring cars should note that parking can be expensive as permits
are required.