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Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG)
Hydaburg Seaplane Base is a small public-use seaplane gateway on the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. It serves the community of Hydaburg and provides connections to Ketchikan, with onward road access to Craig, Klawock and the island's coastal and forest areas.
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About Hydaburg Seaplane Base
Hydaburg Seaplane Base is a state-owned, public-use seaplane base serving Hydaburg, a small city on the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. It connects the community to Ketchikan and the wider regional air network, and functions as an important access point for residents and visitors travelling to the island.
The facility was activated in 1959 and operates a single water landing area designated E/W, measuring approximately 5,000 by 2,000 feet. Rather than a conventional terminal building, the base uses docks and floats where scheduled and charter seaplanes arrive and depart, and it operates without a control tower or full-time attendance.
Hydaburg is about 45 air miles northwest of Ketchikan and is connected by road to other Prince of Wales Island communities such as Craig and Klawock. Ferry service and scheduled air links, including Essential Air Service flights to Ketchikan, tie the community to the rest of Southeast Alaska.
Passenger facilities at the seaplane base are limited, with no fuel service or full-service FBO. Weather reporting and a web camera support operations, and most services are available in the town of Hydaburg nearby. Travelers should confirm flight details with the operating carrier in advance.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Hydaburg Seaplane Base is a single public-use seaplane facility with no traditional passenger terminals. It operates one water landing area designated E/W, with docks and floats used by scheduled and charter seaplanes.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Hydaburg Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Hydaburg Seaplane Base to lodges, the community of Hydaburg and other destinations across Prince of Wales Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the seaplane base to fishing lodges, trailheads, meetings and events on Prince of Wales Island.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel after arriving at Hydaburg Seaplane Base, with access to the island road network serving Craig, Klawock and nearby areas.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for fishing parties, lodge groups and events travelling between Hydaburg Seaplane Base and destinations across Prince of Wales Island.
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