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Port Alexander Seaplane Base (PTD)
Port Alexander Seaplane Base is a small public-use seaplane base serving Port Alexander at the southeastern end of Baranof Island, Alaska. It provides a water landing point for floatplane connections to nearby Southeast Alaska communities such as Sitka, Petersburg and Kake.
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About Port Alexander Seaplane Base
Port Alexander Seaplane Base is a small public-use seaplane base serving Port Alexander, a remote community at the southeastern corner of Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. It provides the main air access point for the community and is operated as a public facility through the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
The seaplane base was activated in December 1950 and consists of a single water landing area oriented north–south, roughly 3,000 feet long and 300 feet wide. It is located immediately northeast of the village, directly on the water, so arrivals by floatplane land within easy walking distance of the community.
Because Port Alexander has no road connection, the seaplane base plays an essential role in regional travel. Floatplanes and air taxis link the village with nearby Southeast Alaska hubs such as Sitka, Petersburg and Kake, while boats serve the surrounding waterways, fishing grounds and remote cabins.
The facility is unattended and has no control tower, fuel service or terminal building. Travelers should expect simple dock-side boarding and plan passenger services in the village, while arranging onward travel by floatplane, boat or private charter.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Port Alexander Seaplane Base does not have a passenger terminal building. Operations use the water landing area and adjacent seaplane dock, with no separate domestic or international terminal facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Port Alexander Seaplane Base
Transfers
Arrange floatplane or boat transfers between Port Alexander Seaplane Base, village addresses, remote cabins and other Southeast Alaska destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a local driver by the hour for flexible travel around Port Alexander after arriving at the seaplane base.
Car Rental
Car rental is not available at the seaplane base itself; arrange a vehicle in Sitka or Petersburg before continuing to Port Alexander.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize group travel by chartered floatplane or boat between the seaplane base, fishing lodges, cabins and nearby communities.
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