5KE

MVFR

KETCHIKAN HARBOR

KETCHIKAN · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
3,893'E/W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5KE
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000'
MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY E
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 5KE

5KE does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKT (KETCHIKAN INTL) · 1.7 NM away. Conditions at 5KE may differ.

METAR · PAKT

Observed 03:53Z

PAKT 140353Z 14006KT 10SM SCT006 BKN010 08/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP113 HARBOR WIND 100010 T00830083 PNO $
Wind
140° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-766 ft
Ceiling
1,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM W
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS KTN
KETCHIKAN907-225-9481LC225-9481
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 6 kt
RWY E
094°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY E

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY E · 094° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,000 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
E/WFavored94° / 274°3,893 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5KE · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Available
Wind indicator
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Special air traffic rules under Part 93 and standard visual flight rules arrival and departure procedures and pattern information are available in regulatory notices.Show FAA
  • Weather cameras are available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Contact Ketchikan Radio on frequency 123.6 prior to arriving for traffic advisories.Show FAA
  • Numerous air taxi operations occur in the harbor.Show FAA
  • Boats, ships, and log debris are present in the harbor.Show FAA
  • One small public dock is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 5KE

Answer card
ICAO
5KE
Name
KETCHIKAN HARBOR
Location
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
E/W · 3,893 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
26°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY E

Ketchikan Harbor is in Ketchikan, Alaska. The field elevation is 0 ft MSL. It has one water runway that is 3,893 ft long. The runway is oriented 119.864248365487° and 299.864248365487° magnetic. This is an uncontrolled field. CTAF is 123.6. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current regulatory notices say otherwise. Special air traffic rules under Part 93 apply here. Review the current procedures before arrival. Ketchikan Radio on 123.6 should be contacted before you come in for traffic advisories. The harbor sees numerous air taxi operations. Boats, ships and log debris are also present in the harbor. That makes a careful scan on arrival and departure important. One small public dock is available. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify services with the airport operator or the field on CTAF before you plan a stop.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Ketchikan Harbor 5KE?
Ketchikan Harbor has one water runway. It is 3,893 ft long and oriented 119.864248365487° and 299.864248365487° magnetic.
Is there an ILS at 5KE Ketchikan Harbor?
No ILS approaches are published for 5KE. Plan with current visual procedures and check the latest Chart Supplement before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Ketchikan Harbor?
Pattern altitude is not published for 5KE. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current regulatory notices say otherwise.
Is Ketchikan Harbor towered?
No. Ketchikan Harbor is uncontrolled. CTAF is 123.6.
What frequency do I use for traffic advisories at 5KE?
Use CTAF 123.6. The published remarks say to contact Ketchikan Radio on that frequency before arriving for traffic advisories.
Are there special arrival procedures for Ketchikan Harbor?
Yes. Published remarks say special air traffic rules under Part 93 apply. Review the current regulatory notices for arrival and departure procedures before you fly in.
What hazards should I expect in the harbor at 5KE?
Expect boats, ships and log debris in the harbor. The remarks also note numerous air taxi operations. Keep a sharp lookout in the pattern and on final.
Is there a dock or FBO service at Ketchikan Harbor?
One small public dock is available. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator or call on CTAF for current service availability.

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