Ketchikan International Airport (KTN/PAKT) serves Ketchikan, Alaska, a coastal city in the Alaska Panhandle known as the "Salmon Capital of the World." The airport sits on Gravina Island, directly across the Tongass Narrows from the city of Ketchikan. Because the airport is separated from the city by water, passengers must use a short state-operated ferry to cross the Tongass Narrows and reach the downtown area. The airport handles a mix of scheduled commercial flights and general aviation traffic, playing a critical role in connectivity for this remote Southeast Alaska community. Ketchikan is a popular port of call for Alaska cruises, and the airport serves both year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Alaska Airlines is the primary commercial carrier serving the airport, with connections to Juneau, Anchorage, and Seattle.