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Small floatplane-era airport serving Prince of Wales Island.
Location
Klawock, United States
Klawock Airport (IATA: KLW, ICAO: PAKW) is a small general aviation and commuter airport located in Klawock, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska. It serves as a vital air link for the community of Klawock and surrounding areas, which are not connected to the continental road system.
The airport is owned by the City of Klawock and operated primarily to support regional air taxi and commuter services. Given the remote nature of Prince of Wales Island, air travel is one of the primary modes of transportation for residents and visitors alike.
Klawock is a small Tlingit community known for its totem poles and fishing industry. The airport plays a critical role in connecting residents to larger hubs such as Ketchikan for medical, commercial, and social services.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, small terminal facility consistent with its rural Alaskan community airport status.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is limited, with personal vehicles and local taxi services being the primary means of travel between the airport and the town of Klawock.
Airlines here
Regional air taxi operators, including services historically provided by carriers such as Taquan Air and other Southeast Alaska commuter services, connect Klawock to Ketchikan and nearby communities.
Notable facts
- ›Located on Prince of Wales Island, the third-largest island in the United States.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway (runway 13/31).
- ›Klawock is not connected by road to the Alaska mainland, making air access essential.
- ›The airport elevation is approximately 80 feet above mean sea level.
- ›Prince of Wales Island has an extensive logging road network used for inter-community travel.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
