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Hollis Clark Bay Seaplane Base

Hollis, United States

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Hollis Clark Bay Seaplane Base

Hollis, United States
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Remote seaplane base serving Hollis on Prince of Wales Island.

Location
Hollis, United States
Hollis Clark Bay Seaplane Base (IATA: HYL, ICAO: HYL) is a public seaplane base located in Hollis, Alaska, on the southeastern shore of Prince of Wales Island in the Alexander Archipelago. The facility serves as a vital air access point for a community not connected to the main Alaska road network by ferry or road to the broader state highway system. The base supports small floatplane and seaplane operations typical of rural Southeast Alaska, providing essential transportation links for residents, workers, and visitors traveling between Hollis and communities such as Ketchikan. Air taxi services operating floatplanes are the primary users of the facility. Hollis itself is notable as the terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway ferry route from Ketchikan, making the combination of ferry and air access the main means of reaching Prince of Wales Island. The seaplane base complements this by offering faster, more flexible air connections.
Getting to & from
Ground access from the seaplane base connects to the Prince of Wales Island road network and the nearby Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal at Hollis.
Airlines here
Regional air taxi operators providing floatplane service, primarily connecting Hollis with Ketchikan and other Southeast Alaska communities, are the main carriers using this facility.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Clark Bay in Hollis, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska.
  • ›Serves as a floatplane and seaplane facility supporting air taxi operations in a remote community.
  • ›Hollis is a terminus for the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system connecting to Ketchikan.
  • ›The base provides critical air access for a region with limited road connections to the broader Alaska highway system.
  • ›Elevation is at sea level, consistent with its function as a water-based aircraft facility.
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Gateway to Alaska's remote wilderness via the calm waters of Clark Bay

Hollis Clark Bay Seaplane Base (HYL) is a small seaplane facility located near Hollis on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. It serves as a critical air access point for this remote community, where roads are limited and water-based aviation is a practical necessity. The base connects residents and visitors to Ketchikan and other southeastern Alaska destinations across the island-studded coastal landscape.

Terminals
  • Seaplane Float Dock — A basic waterfront dock facility handling small floatplane arrivals and departures with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle pickup
  • Local taxi or arranged private ride
  • Alaska State Ferry connection at nearby Hollis terminal
Nearby Hotels
  • Log Cabin Resort and RV Park (Craig, AK)
  • Dreamcatcher Bed and Breakfast (Craig, AK)
  • Shelter Cove Lodge (Craig, AK)
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the seaplane base itself. Visitors should plan meals in the nearby town of Craig, approximately 20 miles away, where a small selection of local restaurants and grocery stores are available. Packing snacks for arrival is advisable given the remote nature of the location.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your floatplane booking well in advance as schedules depend heavily on weather and tidal conditions.
  • Dress in warm, waterproof layers regardless of season — southeastern Alaska weather changes rapidly.
  • Coordinate ground transportation before landing, as cell service in the area can be unreliable.
  • Check Alaska State Ferry schedules if you plan to travel between Hollis and Ketchikan by sea as an alternative.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

HYL → CGA3F · DHP
HYL → KTB3F · DHP
HYL → KTN3F · DHP
HYL → KTBZ3 · DHP
HYL → KTNZ3 · DHP
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