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5KESEAPLANE BASE

KETCHIKAN HARBOR

KETCHIKAN, Alaska

IFRUpdated 1h ago0 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5KE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

55.344, -131.663

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

55.3445, -131.6634

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

DALGT

Current Weather

SPECI PAKT 220620Z AUTO 35008KT 3SM BR BKN005 OVC015 09/09 A3013 RMK AO2 T00940094 TSNO $

Flight Category

IFR

Wind

350° at 8 kt

Visibility

3 SM

Temperature

9.4°C

Dewpoint

9.4°C

Altimeter

1020.40 inHg

Weather

BR

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PAKT (3 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 06:20Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5KE. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Ketchikan facing NorthEast
Live

Ketchikan

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

3 NM away

Weather camera at Point Higgins facing North
Live

Point Higgins

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

11 NM away

10 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
E/W3,893 ft1000 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF123.6KETCHIKAN HARBOR

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5KE.

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5KE Operational Overview

Location & Facility

KETCHIKAN HARBOR (5KE) is a privately owned seaplane base open to the public located in KETCHIKAN, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 55.3445°N, 131.6634°W.

Runways

KETCHIKAN HARBOR has 1 runway. The longest runway (E/W) measures 3,893 feet by 1000 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

KETCHIKAN HARBOR is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near KETCHIKAN HARBOR, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at KETCHIKAN HARBOR is IFR (Instrument Flight Rules — instrument approach required). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5KE?

5KE is the ICAO identifier for KETCHIKAN HARBOR, a public-use airport located in KETCHIKAN, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does KETCHIKAN HARBOR have?

KETCHIKAN HARBOR (5KE) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5KE?

The field elevation of KETCHIKAN HARBOR is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5KE?

No fuel types are currently listed for KETCHIKAN HARBOR. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 5KE?

The current flight category at KETCHIKAN HARBOR is IFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 5KE?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for KETCHIKAN HARBOR.

How do I access complete data for 5KE?

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Where is KETCHIKAN HARBOR located?

KETCHIKAN HARBOR (5KE) is located in KETCHIKAN, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does 5KE have weather cameras?

5KE does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 05:04 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 06:20 AM UTC