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Kake Airport

Kake, United States

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Kake Airport

Kake, United States
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Remote seaplane-era airstrip serving a Tlingit community in Southeast Alaska.

Location
Kake, United States
Kake Airport (ICAO: PAFE) is a small general aviation and commuter airport serving the community of Kake, Alaska, located on Kupreanof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska. The airport provides a vital air link for this predominantly Tlingit Native community, which has no road connections to the broader Alaska highway system. The airport supports small propeller-driven commuter aircraft and serves as a lifeline for residents needing access to larger regional hubs such as Petersburg and Juneau. Given the remote island location, air travel is one of the primary means of accessing the community alongside water transportation. Kake is a small community with a population of a few hundred residents, and the airport plays a critical role in emergency medical transport, mail delivery, and general passenger service for the area.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, single small terminal facility consistent with a rural Alaskan community airstrip.
Getting to & from
Ground transport within Kake is limited to local roads within the community, as there are no roads connecting Kake to other towns or cities.
Airlines here
Small regional carriers such as Alaska Seaplanes and similar commuter operators have historically served Kake Airport with scheduled service.
Notable facts
  • ›Kake is located on Kupreanof Island with no road connections to the mainland or other communities.
  • ›The airport has a single paved runway suitable for small commuter and general aviation aircraft.
  • ›The community of Kake is one of the oldest Tlingit settlements in Southeast Alaska.
  • ›Air travel and ferry service via the Alaska Marine Highway are the primary transportation links for residents.
  • ›The airport has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a small community airfield.
Wikipedia
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A small Alaska gateway connecting Kake to the wider Southeast world

Kake Airport serves the remote Tlingit community of Kake on Kupreanof Island in Southeast Alaska. The airport provides essential air access to this off-road-system community, where floatplanes and small aircraft are primary links to the outside world. It plays a vital role in supporting local residents, subsistence activities, and regional commerce.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-building terminal handling general aviation and scheduled commuter flights serving the Kake community.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or community vehicle (limited availability)
  • Private vehicle pickup by arrangement
Nearby Hotels
  • Kake Tribal Corporation lodging (community-arranged accommodation)
  • Local bed-and-breakfast options by resident hosts
Dining

There are no airport dining facilities at Kake Airport. Visitors should plan meals in advance, as dining options in the small community of Kake are extremely limited and may require prior arrangement with local hosts or the tribal corporation.

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights well in advance as seats on commuter aircraft serving Kake are very limited.
  • Weather in Southeast Alaska changes rapidly — expect potential delays and build flexibility into travel plans.
  • Coordinate ground transportation before arrival, as there are no on-site rental car or taxi services waiting.
  • Alaska Airlines codeshare and regional operators like Wings of Alaska have historically served this area — confirm current carriers before booking.

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Kake Airport
Encyclopaedia

Kake Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) southeast of the central business district of Kake, a city in the Petersburg Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation airport.

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