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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Metlakatla"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "No scheduled commercial airlines - charter, medevac, and private flights only"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Metlakatla",
  "code": "ANN",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Annette Island Airport (ANN) is a highly specialized process, as there are no scheduled commercial airline flights. Most visitors reach the island via the daily car ferry service from Ketchikan, which takes approximately 45 to 54 minutes, or via scheduled floatplane services that land at the Metlakatla Seaplane Base rather than the main airport. For those arriving at ANN by private or charter flight, your 'connection' is invariably to local ground transportation, which must be meticulously pre-arranged. The Metlakatla Indian Community operates limited local transit, including a tourism bus and senior shuttle, but travelers should coordinate their own transport through local contacts or their charter operator.\n\nFor those needing to connect to national commercial flights, the nearest major hub is Ketchikan International Airport (KTN). To reach KTN from Annette Island, one must typically take the ferry to the city of Ketchikan and then a second ferry to Gravina Island, where the commercial airport is located. Allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours for this multi-stage transfer to ensure you meet commercial check-in requirements.\n\nPilots flying into ANN should be extremely cautious of the localized weather patterns and utilize the FAA weather cameras and the on-site AWOS for real-time updates. The island environment can experience rapid shifts in visibility, especially during the spring and autumn months. Ensure you carry all necessary supplies, including food and water, as there are no facilities at the airport to support a wait.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "PPR required from Metlakatla Community 48-72hrs before arrival.",
    "Monitor FAA weather cameras - rapid visibility changes in archipelago.",
    "Book Ketchikan ferry advance - 45-54min crossing weather dependent.",
    "Pack rain gear - cool maritime climate peaks at 60\u00b0F summer.",
    "Respect tribal customs - Alaska's only Indian reservation territory.",
    "No fuel available - ensure adequate reserves for departure.",
    "Handheld radio essential - unattended field requires self-announce.",
    "Tongass National Forest access for pristine fishing and hiking."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Annette+Island+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "ANN",
  "icao": "PANT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 55.0425,
  "layover_planner_info": "Rugged, unattended airfield on an Indian Reservation. No commercial services or amenities. Requires prior permission for all landings.",
  "longitude": -131.57222222,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the Metlakatla Indian Community or your charter operator. For commercial rebooking, you must travel to Ketchikan (KTN).",
  "name": "Annette Island Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KTN",
      "name": "Ketchikan International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "JNU",
      "name": "Juneau International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MWP",
      "name": "Mountain Point Seaplane Base"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Annette Island Airport (ANN), with its ICAO code PANT, is a historically significant and remote aviation facility located on Annette Island, approximately 5 nautical miles south of Metlakatla, Alaska. The airport holds a unique status as part of the only Indian Reservation in Alaska, owned and managed by the Metlakatla Indian Community. Historically, it served as a major military base during World War II, known as Annette Island Army Airfield, and later as a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station until 1977. Today, it primarily functions as a vital link for emergency medical evacuations (MEDEVAC), pilot training, and limited private aviation, given its lack of scheduled commercial airline services.\n\nThe terminal experience at Annette Island is extremely minimalist and rugged, as the airport is largely unattended. There are no formal passenger terminal buildings, commercial check-in counters, or on-site staff for passenger processing. Amenities are non-existent; travelers should not expect food services, retail shops, or even basic shelter at the airfield itself. The facility lacks a control tower and does not provide on-site fuel or FBO services, relying instead on Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) for logistical support. The layout is exceptionally straightforward, with direct access from the parking area to the runways, emphasizing its role as a functional, remote landing strip.\n\nOperational capacity at ANN features multiple runways, including a primary 7,493-foot asphalt runway capable of accommodating various aircraft types, including large transports and military-grade planes. However, all pilots must obtain Prior Permission (PPR) from the Metlakatla Indian Community before landing. The airport's location in the Alexander Archipelago makes it subject to challenging maritime weather, including frequent heavy sea fog and strong winds. For visitors, the airport represents a professional but bare-bones entry point to the Metlakatla Indian Community, where the surrounding landscape is defined by pristine temperate rainforests and a rich Tsimshian cultural heritage.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annette_Island_Airport"
}