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Port of Ketchikan

USKTN🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Ketchikan

Ketchikan is a sheltered harbor on Revillagigedo Island, Alaska. It serves as a United States Coast Guard base, homeporting Sentinel-class cutters and a buoy tender. The facility includes the state's only Coast Guard dry dock.

Background
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan is a major shore installation of the United States Coast Guard located in Ketchikan, Alaska. The base is a homeport for two Sentinel-class cutters and a buoy tender, and is the only Coast Guard dry dock in the state. Located one mile south of the city's downtown area along the southwestern shore of Revillagigedo Island, the base was originally established in 1920 to support the United States Lighthouse Service and became part of the Coast Guard in 1940. In addition to the homeported cutters, Base Ketchikan's maintenance facilities support forward-deployed cutters throughout Southeast Alaska, in Petersburg, Juneau and Sitka.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
19m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
19130 →
GeoNames ID
5554434 →
Wikidata
Q28407000 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USKTN
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-9
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-AK
Area
Alaska
Sub-area
Gulf of Alaska
Latitude
55.3510°
Longitude
-131.6857°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ketchikan?+
The approach to Ketchikan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Guard Island Lighthouse at 8.8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Spire Island Reef (8.8 NM NW), Black Rock (22.9 NM SE), Mary Island (22.9 NM SE), Tree Point Light (41.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Ketchikan on?+
The Port of Ketchikan is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ketchikan?+
You can track vessels near Ketchikan (USKTN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USKTN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ketchikan?+
The Port of Ketchikan operates in the UTC-9 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.