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Perry Island Seaplane Base (PYL)
Perry Island Seaplane Base (PYL) is a small public-use seaplane base on Perry Island in Prince William Sound, Alaska. It provides floatplane and boat connections to nearby communities, remote lodges, and coastal destinations in the Chugach region.
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About Perry Island Seaplane Base
Perry Island Seaplane Base is a small public-use seaplane base serving Perry Island, a remote island in Prince William Sound, Alaska. It supports floatplane and boat traffic for access to the island, surrounding waters, and nearby coastal destinations rather than scheduled airline service.
The facility was activated in 1962 and is privately owned. It operates a single water runway aligned north–south and measuring approximately 10,000 by 2,000 feet, without a control tower or on-site attendance; arriving pilots use the common traffic advisory frequency.
Perry Island lies about 24 miles southeast of Whittier within the Chugach National Forest and has no road connection. Access is by floatplane or boat, with regional hubs such as Whittier, Valdez, and Anchorage reached by air or water.
Because the base offers no fuel, maintenance, or terminal amenities, visitors typically arrange supplies, lodging, and transport logistics through a charter operator, lodge, or local guide before traveling.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Perry Island Seaplane Base has no passenger terminal building. Operations use a single water runway (18/36), and passengers are handled directly at the shoreline or dock by their floatplane or boat operator.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Perry Island Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private floatplane or boat transfers from Perry Island Seaplane Base to Whittier, Valdez, lodges, and other Prince William Sound destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional driver by the hour in Whittier or Anchorage for flexible travel after connecting by boat or floatplane from Perry Island.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Whittier or Anchorage for independent road travel after arriving by boat or floatplane from Perry Island; the island itself has no road access.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize group boat or floatplane charters between Perry Island, Whittier, Valdez, and other Prince William Sound locations for events, lodges, or group travel.
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