Airport
Kitkatla Seaplane Base (YKK)
Kitkatla Seaplane Base is a small float-plane gateway serving the village of Kitkatla (Lach Klan) on Dolphin Island, southwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Travelers connect to the village by scheduled seaplane or boat from Prince Rupert and continue onward to other North Coast communities.
Passengers
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About Kitkatla Seaplane Base
Kitkatla Seaplane Base, also known as Kitkatla Water Aerodrome, is a small float-plane facility serving Kitkatla on the north side of Dolphin Island in British Columbia. The village, also called Lach Klan, is home to the Gitxaala Nation and is reached primarily by scheduled seaplane or boat from Prince Rupert.
Located roughly 45 km southwest of Prince Rupert, the base provides an important connection between the North Coast's largest service centre and this remote coastal community. It is a water aerodrome rather than a conventional land airport, so aircraft take off and land on the water and passengers move directly between the dock and the float plane.
Because the facility is small and remote, passenger infrastructure is limited. Travelers should expect a simple dock-side operation rather than terminal buildings, airline check-in desks, retail areas or long-stay parking.
For onward travel, the village is compact and most destinations on the island are reached on foot or by boat. Prince Rupert remains the main regional gateway, offering connections by road, ferry and air to other parts of British Columbia.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kitkatla Seaplane Base operates as a small float-plane facility without conventional passenger terminals. Passengers board and disembark float planes directly at the water aerodrome dock adjacent to the village.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kitkatla Seaplane Base
Transfers
Arrange water taxi and float-plane connections between Prince Rupert and Kitkatla Seaplane Base for travel to the village and nearby coastal destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a professional chauffeur from Prince Rupert for road travel around the North Coast region, including drop-off at the seaplane dock for flights to Kitkatla.
Car Rental
Pick up a rental car in Prince Rupert for independent travel around the mainland; Kitkatla itself is reached by float plane or boat rather than by road.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize group boat charters or coordinated float-plane departures between Prince Rupert and Kitkatla for community events and group travel.
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