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Metlakatla Seaplane Base

Metlakatla, United States

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Metlakatla Seaplane Base

Metlakatla, United States
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Seaplane gateway to Alaska's only federally recognized Native community.

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Metlakatla, United States
Metlakatla Seaplane Base (IATA: MTM, ICAO: PAMM) is a public-use seaplane base serving Metlakatla, Alaska, located on Annette Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska. The facility supports float-equipped aircraft operations on the water and serves as a critical air link for the Tsimshian community of Metlakatla, which is the only federally recognized Native American tribe in Alaska with its own reservation. The seaplane base plays an essential transportation role for residents of Annette Island, as Metlakatla is not connected to the mainland road system. Air and water transport are the primary means of reaching the community. Float plane services connecting Metlakatla to Ketchikan, approximately 15 miles to the north, are the most common use of the facility. Metlakatla also has a separate land-based airport, Annette Island Airport (ANN/PANT), which serves larger aircraft including scheduled jet service. The seaplane base complements this by accommodating smaller float planes that can land directly in the harbor area.
Getting to & from
Ground transport within Metlakatla is limited to local roads on Annette Island, with no road connection to the mainland or other Alaskan communities.
Airlines here
Taquan Air and other regional float plane operators have historically provided service between Metlakatla Seaplane Base and Ketchikan.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Annette Island, the only Native American reservation in Alaska.
  • ›Serves the Tsimshian community of Metlakatla, founded in 1887 by British Columbia migrants.
  • ›Float plane service to Ketchikan covers approximately 15 miles across Revillagigedo Channel.
  • ›Metlakatla is inaccessible by road, making air and ferry transport essential.
  • ›The island also hosts Annette Island Airport (ANN), a land-based facility with a longer runway.
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Arriving by water to Alaska's only Native American reserve community

Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) serves the small community of Metlakatla on Annette Island in Southeast Alaska, the only federally recognized Native American reserve in the state. The facility operates as a floatplane base, connecting this remote Tsimshian community to the broader Southeast Alaska region. It plays a vital role as the primary air link for residents who otherwise depend on ferry service for access to the outside world.

Terminals
  • Seaplane Base Dock — A simple waterfront docking area serving floatplane arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi service
  • Private vehicle pickup
  • Walking to nearby town center
Nearby Hotels
  • Metlakatla Guest House
  • Purple Haze Bed and Breakfast
Dining

Dining options within the seaplane base itself are essentially nonexistent, but the small town of Metlakatla has a handful of local eateries and a community store within walking distance. Visitors are advised to confirm hours in advance, as services in this remote community can be limited.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights are operated by small floatplane carriers such as Taquan Air; book well in advance during peak summer months.
  • Weather in Southeast Alaska changes rapidly — expect potential delays due to fog, rain, or low visibility.
  • Metlakatla is a damp community (alcohol restrictions apply), so be aware of local regulations before arriving.
  • The ferry MV Lituya connects Metlakatla to Ketchikan as an alternative if flights are cancelled.

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MTM → KTN3F · DHP
MTM → KTNK3 · DHP
MTM → KTNZ3 · DHP
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Metlakatla Seaplane Base is a state owned, public use seaplane base located in Metlakatla, a community on Annette Island in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

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