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Annette Island Airport

Metlakatla, United States

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Annette Island Airport

Metlakatla, United States
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Southeast Alaska's gateway serving the Metlakatla Indian Community.

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Metlakatla, United States
Annette Island Airport (ANN/PANT) is a public-use airport located on Annette Island in the Alaska Panhandle, serving the community of Metlakatla, the only federally recognized Native American reserve in Alaska. The airport sits on land belonging to the Metlakatla Indian Community and is one of the few airports in Southeast Alaska accessible by road within its immediate island environment. The airport provides essential air service connecting Metlakatla and the surrounding region to Ketchikan and other Southeast Alaska destinations. Given the remote and island-based geography of the area, air travel is a critical mode of transportation for residents and visitors alike. The facility is owned by the U.S. federal government and operated under agreements with local authorities, reflecting its unique status on a Native American reserve. It handles small regional aircraft and serves as a vital link for mail, cargo, and passenger services.
Terminals
The airport features a small, single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a remote Alaskan community airport.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation on Annette Island is limited, with the community of Metlakatla reachable by local road from the airport; ferry service also connects the island to Ketchikan.
Airlines here
Alaska Seaplanes and other small regional carriers have provided scheduled service connecting Annette Island to Ketchikan and nearby Southeast Alaska communities.
Notable facts
  • ›Annette Island is the only federally recognized Native American reserve in Alaska.
  • ›The airport is owned by the U.S. federal government, unlike most public airports.
  • ›It serves one of the most remote communities in Southeast Alaska's island geography.
  • ›The airport has a runway capable of accommodating small regional turboprop aircraft.
  • ›Metlakatla can only be reached from the Alaska mainland by air or sea.
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A remote island gateway connecting Metlakatla to the Alaskan coast

Annette Island Airport, designated IATA code ANN, serves Metlakatla, the only federally recognized Native American reservation in Alaska, situated on Annette Island in the Alaska Panhandle. The airport has roots in a World War II military airfield built in the 1940s, making it one of the oldest operational airfields in southeastern Alaska. It plays a vital role in providing air access to this otherwise isolated community, which has no road connections to the mainland.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, single-story terminal building serving scheduled and charter flights with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi services available on request
  • Private vehicle pickup by residents or lodging hosts
  • Walking access to parts of Metlakatla village
  • Charter boat or floatplane connections to Ketchikan
Nearby Hotels
  • Metlakatla Guest House
  • Purple Haze Cottage (local rental)
  • Ketchikan-area hotels accessible via ferry or floatplane
Dining

The terminal offers very limited or no in-house dining facilities given its small scale. Visitors will find a handful of local eateries and community-run food options within Metlakatla village. It is advisable to bring snacks or meals for longer waits, as options are sparse.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule in advance as services are infrequent and weather can cause delays.
  • Metlakatla is a dry community — alcohol is prohibited on the Annette Island Reserve.
  • Ketchikan is the nearest major hub and can be reached by floatplane or ferry if needed.
  • Dress in waterproof layers year-round; the region receives heavy rainfall throughout the year.
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Annette Island Airport
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Annette Island Airport is located on Annette Island in the Prince of Wales – Hyder Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located 5 nautical miles (9 km) south of Metlakatla, Alaska. The airport was established as the Annette Island Army Airfield during World War II and initially served as a military airbase.

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