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Craig Seaplane Base

Craig, United States

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Craig Seaplane Base

Craig, United States
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Seaplane base serving the remote community of Craig, Alaska.

Location
Craig, United States
Craig Seaplane Base (CGA) is a public-use seaplane base located in Craig, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska. The facility serves as a critical air link for the small community of Craig, which has limited road connections to the broader regional transportation network. The base primarily supports floatplane operations, which are the dominant mode of air travel throughout Southeast Alaska due to the region's rugged terrain, extensive waterways, and lack of conventional runways in many communities. It serves both scheduled and charter services connecting Craig to Ketchikan and other nearby communities.
Getting to & from
The seaplane base is located on the waterfront within or near the town of Craig, making ground access to the community straightforward by local roads.
Airlines here
Alaska Seaplanes and similar regional floatplane operators provide scheduled service connecting Craig to Ketchikan and other Southeast Alaska destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Prince of Wales Island, the largest island in Southeast Alaska.
  • ›Floatplane operations are essential due to the island's limited road connections off the island.
  • ›Craig is one of the larger communities on Prince of Wales Island with a population of roughly 1,000.
  • ›The IATA and ICAO codes are both CGA, which is relatively uncommon.
  • ›Water-based runway operations make this facility dependent on sea conditions and weather.
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Where floatplanes meet the wild waters of Southeast Alaska

Craig Seaplane Base (CGA) is a small float-equipped facility serving the community of Craig on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. It operates as a vital link for residents and visitors navigating a region where roads give way to rainforest and saltwater channels. The base supports floatplane services that connect Craig to Ketchikan and other remote Alaskan communities.

Terminals
  • Seaplane Base Dock — A modest waterfront dock facility accommodating float-equipped aircraft with basic passenger handling.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle pickup
  • Local taxi services
  • Rental vehicles available in Craig
  • Prince of Wales Island road network access
Nearby Hotels
  • Ruth Ann's Hotel, Craig
  • holiday Inn Express Craig (limited availability — verify locally)
  • Prince of Wales Lodge
  • Shelter Cove Lodge
Dining

Craig is a small fishing community with a handful of local diners and casual eateries near the waterfront. Visitors will find options serving fresh Alaskan seafood reflecting the town's commercial fishing heritage. Provisions and snacks are best gathered in town before departing, as seaplane base amenities are minimal.

Traveller Tips
  • Book floatplane seats well in advance as capacity is very limited on small aircraft.
  • Weather in Southeast Alaska changes rapidly — build flexibility into your itinerary for potential delays.
  • Dress in waterproof layers year-round; rain is frequent on Prince of Wales Island.
  • Luggage weight and size restrictions on floatplanes are strict — confirm limits with your carrier.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

CGA → HYL3F · DHP
CGA → KTN3F · DHP
CGA → KLWK3 · DHP
CGA → KLWZ3 · DHP
CGA → KTNZ3 · DHP
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Craig Seaplane Base
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Craig Seaplane Base is a public use seaplane base owned by and located in Craig, a city in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

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