Airport
Saginaw Seaplane Base (SGW)
Saginaw Seaplane Base is a small seaplane gateway serving Saginaw Bay and the remote coastal areas of Southeast Alaska. Onward travel is typically by boat or floatplane to nearby communities such as Kake, Petersburg, and Sitka.
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About Saginaw Seaplane Base
Saginaw Seaplane Base is a privately owned, public-use seaplane base on Saginaw Bay, off Kuiu Island in Southeast Alaska. Activated in 1962, it provides a water landing area for private and charter floatplane traffic serving remote coastal areas of Petersburg Borough.
Located roughly midway between Petersburg and Sitka, the base is a small but practical access point for travelers heading to remote cabins, fishing areas, and nearby communities. It has one seaplane landing area, designated NW/SE, measuring about 10,000 by 1,000 feet, but no conventional passenger terminal.
The base has no road access, so arrivals and departures depend on floatplanes and boats. The nearest community, Kake, is approximately 16 km to the northeast, while Petersburg and Sitka are each roughly 74 km away.
Because services are limited, visitors should confirm transportation, supplies, and onward travel before arriving. Despite its small size, Saginaw Seaplane Base remains a practical gateway for floatplane access to this part of Southeast Alaska.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Saginaw Seaplane Base is a small seaplane facility without a conventional passenger terminal building. It has one seaplane landing area, designated NW/SE, measuring approximately 10,000 by 1,000 feet.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Saginaw Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers by boat or floatplane from Saginaw Seaplane Base to nearby communities, lodges, and coastal destinations across Southeast Alaska.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel in nearby communities such as Kake, Petersburg, and Sitka after arriving at Saginaw Seaplane Base.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Petersburg or Sitka for independent travel around Southeast Alaska after arriving at Saginaw Seaplane Base by floatplane or boat.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize group transfers by boat, minibus, or charter bus between Saginaw Seaplane Base, nearby communities, lodges, and event venues.
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