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Thorne Bay Seaplane Base (KTB)
Thorne Bay Seaplane Base is a public-use seaplane base serving Thorne Bay on the eastern shore of Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. It offers a compact gateway for scheduled and charter floatplane connections to Ketchikan and other island communities, with road links to Hollis, Craig, and Klawock.
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About Thorne Bay Seaplane Base
Thorne Bay Seaplane Base is a state-owned, public-use seaplane base serving the small community of Thorne Bay on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. The facility, activated in 1970, operates from a water landing area on Thorne Bay and is managed by the City of Thorne Bay.
The seaplane base provides a practical gateway to Thorne Bay and the surrounding Tongass National Forest. Scheduled floatplane services connect the community with Ketchikan and other Prince of Wales Island communities, carrying passengers and mail, while the nearby Inter-Island Ferry terminal at Hollis links travelers to Ketchikan by road and ferry.
Located within Thorne Bay on the island's eastern shore, the base sits close to the town centre and connects to the island's paved Scenic Byways. These roads lead south to Hollis and Craig and north toward Klawock and other northern communities, making it straightforward to continue to accommodations, fishing destinations, and recreation areas.
Because it is a small seaplane facility, Thorne Bay Seaplane Base has no passenger terminal, control tower, or security screening area. Travelers use floatplane operator docks for check-in and boarding, and can reach the town's lodging, dining, and services within a few minutes of arrival.
Terminal Overview
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Thorne Bay Seaplane Base is a small public-use seaplane base with a single water landing area on Thorne Bay rather than passenger terminal buildings. Floatplane operations use the bay waterway, and the facility has no separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Thorne Bay Seaplane Base
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Thorne Bay Seaplane Base to lodges, cabins, harbors, and other locations across Thorne Bay and Prince of Wales Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the seaplane base around Thorne Bay, including sightseeing, business, and event journeys.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Thorne Bay for independent travel along the island's Scenic Byways to Hollis, Craig, Klawock, and other Prince of Wales Island communities.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for group travel between Thorne Bay Seaplane Base, lodges, fishing destinations, event venues, and other island locations.
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