Drive time to Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

Ketchikan International Airport (KTN / PAKT) is a medium-sized airport serving Ketchikan, Alaska. It sits 89 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 7,500 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is KLW (Klawock Airport), 56 miles west.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near KTN

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

KTN at a glance

IATA code
KTN
ICAO code
PAKT
Serving
Ketchikan, Alaska
State
Alaska
Elevation
89 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
7,500 ft
Coordinates
55.3556, -131.7140
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from KTN

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from KTN, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like KTN, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to KTN

How long does it take to drive to KTN?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Ketchikan International Airport.

What is the airport code for Ketchikan?

Ketchikan International Airport uses the IATA code KTN and the ICAO code PAKT. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 89 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near KTN?

Within 200 miles: KLW (56 mi), WRG (82 mi), PSG (111 mi), SIT (182 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from KTN?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to KTN. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.