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Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM)
Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) serves the community of Metlakatla on Annette Island and links travelers by floatplane to Ketchikan and other Southeast Alaska communities. Plan onward travel within Metlakatla, to the Annette Bay ferry terminal, and across the region.
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About Metlakatla Seaplane Base
Metlakatla Seaplane Base is a public-use seaplane facility serving Metlakatla, the community on Annette Island in Southeast Alaska. It provides floatplane connections that link the island community with Ketchikan and other communities in the region.
Activated in December 1950 and owned by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Southcoast Region, the base operates from a seaplane float and dock. Its water landing area includes east-west and north-south lanes, each roughly 5,000 feet long and 5,000 feet wide, and there is no control tower or published instrument approach.
The seaplane base sits within Metlakatla, a community not connected to the mainland road network. A road links Metlakatla to the Annette Bay ferry terminal, where Alaska Marine Highway ferry service provides connections to Ketchikan, while Ketchikan International Airport lies about 14 nautical miles to the north.
As a compact seaplane base, MTM has limited terminal facilities, and passengers are advised to confirm check-in, baggage and boarding details with their floatplane operator. Basic services and supplies can be found in the surrounding community, and weather cameras support flight planning.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Metlakatla Seaplane Base operates as a small seaplane facility without conventional passenger terminals. Seaplane operations use the float and dock area, with water landing lanes oriented east-west and north-south for scheduled and general floatplane traffic.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Metlakatla Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Metlakatla Seaplane Base to homes, lodges, community facilities and the Annette Bay ferry terminal.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Metlakatla, business visits or connections to the ferry terminal on Annette Island.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle for independent travel around Metlakatla and Annette Island, including the road link to the Annette Bay ferry terminal.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a minibus or van for groups arriving by floatplane, with connections across Metlakatla and to ferry or event locations.
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