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Waterfall Seaplane Base

Waterfall, United States

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Waterfall Seaplane Base

Waterfall, United States
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Remote seaplane base serving Southeast Alaska's island communities.

Location
Waterfall, United States
Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF/POKW) is a small seaplane facility located in Waterfall, a remote community on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, United States. The base serves as a critical air access point for this isolated area, where road connections to the broader transportation network are extremely limited. The facility primarily supports floatplane and seaplane operations typical of rural Alaska, providing essential links to nearby communities, fishing lodges, and commercial enterprises. Waterfall is historically associated with a former salmon cannery that was converted into a fishing resort, and the seaplane base supports visitors and supplies to that operation. Given its remote location and small scale, the base handles minimal scheduled traffic and is largely oriented toward charter and on-demand air taxi services common throughout Southeast Alaska.
Getting to & from
No conventional ground transportation exists; water and air access are the primary means of reaching Waterfall due to its remote island location.
Airlines here
The base is primarily served by small regional air taxi operators offering charter and on-demand floatplane services throughout Southeast Alaska.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Prince of Wales Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska.
  • ›Supports operations related to the historic Waterfall Resort, a converted salmon cannery.
  • ›Seaplane operations are essential for community access given the lack of road connections.
  • ›Typical aircraft using the base are small floatplanes and amphibious aircraft suited to Southeast Alaska's waterways.
  • ›The base is identified by FAA identifier KWF and ICAO code POKW.
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A remote Alaskan seaplane base where wilderness meets the water

Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF) is a small float-plane facility located in the remote community of Waterfall on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. It serves as a vital air access point for this isolated area, supporting local residents, fishing operations, and wilderness travelers. The base is characteristic of rural Alaskan bush aviation, where seaplanes are often the only practical means of transportation.

Terminals
  • Seaplane Base Dock — A basic waterfront float facility with no formal terminal building, serving small bush aircraft and seaplanes.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle pickup by arrangement
  • Local road network on Prince of Wales Island (limited paved roads)
Nearby Hotels
  • Waterfall Resort (historic cannery-turned-fishing lodge)
  • Craig-area lodges and cabins (approx. 30 miles by road)
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the seaplane base itself. The Waterfall Resort historically offered meals for guests, and limited dining options exist in nearby Craig and Klawock for travelers willing to make the drive.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights are highly weather-dependent; build flexibility into your schedule for delays.
  • Coordinate ground transportation in advance as there are no taxis or rideshares in the area.
  • Pack rain gear year-round — southeastern Alaska receives significant precipitation.
  • Baggage weight limits on bush planes are strictly enforced; confirm allowances with your operator.

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KWF → KTNZ3 · DHP
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Waterfall Seaplane Base
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Waterfall Seaplane Base is a public-use seaplane base located in Waterfall on Prince of Wales Island in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is owned by the Waterfall Cannery Resort.

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