Floatplane docked at a wooden float in calm water at Baranof Warm Springs seaplane base, Southeast Alaska, with misty forested mountains

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Baranof Warm Springs Seaplane Base (BNF)

Baranof Warm Springs Seaplane Base is a small public seaplane base in Warm Springs Bay on the east shore of Baranof Island, serving the seasonal community and natural hot springs. Floatplane and boat connections from nearby Sitka provide access to this remote Southeast Alaska stopover.

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About Baranof Warm Springs Seaplane Base

Baranof Warm Springs Seaplane Base is a small public seaplane base in Warm Springs Bay on the east shore of Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. It serves the remote, mostly seasonal community of Baranof Warm Springs, known for its natural hot springs, waterfall, boardwalk and trails.

The seaplane base was activated in 1950 and is owned and operated by the City and Borough of Sitka. It operates as a water landing area on the bay with a public float dock, and has no control tower, terminal building or scheduled airline facilities.

Because there are no roads to the community, the seaplane base and public float are key points of access for visitors. Floatplane flights from Sitka generally take about 30 to 60 minutes depending on weather, and the bay is also reached by private boat or charter.

Sitka, roughly 20 miles to the west, is the nearest full-service community and regional hub for stores, restaurants, fuel and scheduled air connections. The seaplane base therefore functions mainly as a remote floatplane and boat landing for the hot springs and surrounding recreation areas.

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Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Baranof Warm Springs Seaplane Base is a small public seaplane base without a traditional passenger terminal building. Operations take place at the public float dock in Warm Springs Bay, and there are no separate domestic or international terminal areas.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Baranof Warm Springs Seaplane Base

Transfers

Arrange floatplane or boat transfers between Baranof Warm Springs Seaplane Base, Sitka and the hot springs community for a direct connection across Warm Springs Bay.

Hourly Chauffeur

Charter a floatplane or hire a local boat operator by the hour for flexible travel around Warm Springs Bay, Baranof Island and nearby Southeast Alaska waters.

Car Rental

There are no roads or rental car facilities at the seaplane base itself; travelers arriving by floatplane or boat typically arrange car rental in Sitka for onward travel.

Bus & Group Transfers

Book charter floatplanes or larger boats for group travel between Sitka and Baranof Warm Springs, suitable for lodge groups, hot springs visits and recreation trips.