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17AK

Ketchikan (Temsco H) Heliport

Ketchikan, AlaskaElevation 20 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 150 ft

H1
Dimensions
150 x 50 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H1
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ketchikan (Temsco H) Heliport is in Ketchikan, Alaska. Field elevation 20 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOSEPH HICKS
Manager phone907-225-5141
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA17AK
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KETCHIKAN
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.3833, -131.7361
Distance from city4 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PVT EXC EMERG; PPR - 130.30 OR 907-225-5141.
›LDG & TKOF OF WHEELED ACFT NA.
›LCTD NE CORNER OF PENINSULA POINT PULLOUT.
›LDG, TKOF & OPS IN SEAPLANE TIEDOWN & PULLLOUT AREA NA.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗17AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 17AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 17AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 17AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 17AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 17AK?
17AK sits at 20 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
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