Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – SIT Sitka
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is a public airport owned by state that is located Sitka, Alaska with car ferry access to nearby city. It has an airport code of SIT that refers to the town where it is located and named after Sitka’s former mayor Rocky Gutierrez. A portion of the airport’s ground was used to be the burial site of deceased tuberculosis patient of SEARHC/Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital, and that section is still being referred to as Mausoleum. Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport system, categorizing it as a primary commercial airport in 2015 - 2019
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Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport has a single asphalt runway, terminal and air service, which are catered by Alaska Airline year-round with seasonal flights by Delta Airlines. In 2011, it has a recorded air 23,300 aircraft operations consisting of air taxi, general aviation, commercial flights and military. The airport’s air service is catered by Alaska Airlines and Delta connection to five destinations. Some of the great cities that can be visited from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport are Shuttle, False Island and Port Armstrong.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Westmark Sitka is an amazing choice for tourists to stay when visiting Sitka. Its has a family-friendly atmosphere that is enhanced by basic helpful facilities and just a 6-kilometer drive from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport Other nearby hotels in the airport are Sitka Hotel and Super 8 by Wyndham.
Tanakee Seaplane Base (TKE) is a public airport in Tanakee Spring, Alaska, which is the nearest airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez.
On this page it is easy to search for Sitka, AK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Sitka, AK, United States (SIT) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the SIT airport.
Most of these SIT
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Sitka, AK
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the SIT airport are Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi Tribal Community House, Alaska Raptor Center, and Sea Mountain Golf Course.
Map of Sitka, AK Hotels
View all Sitka, AK, United States (SIT) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Sitka, AK, United States (SIT) location map.
Weather Forecast for Sitka, AK, United States (SIT)
If you planning to travel to Sitka, AK, United States (SIT), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:13 PM.
The temperature feels like 44.5 with a humidity level of 81 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 95 percent with visibility at 13 percent.
Today’s UV index is 1, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:43 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Saturday
6/1
Light shower rain
47°F
High: 49°F
Low: 46°F
Precipitation: 55%
Today
6/2
Light shower rain
49°F
High: 53°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 60%
Monday
6/3
Light rain
49°F
High: 52°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 80%
Tuesday
6/4
Light rain
49°F
High: 51°F
Low: 46°F
Precipitation: 80%
Wednesday
6/5
Heavy rain
47°F
High: 49°F
Low: 45°F
Precipitation: 95%
Thursday
6/6
Light rain
46°F
High: 53°F
Low: 44°F
Precipitation: 80%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Sitka, AK SIT airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free SIT airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
Closest airports to Sitka, AK, United States (SIT)
Find which airports to fly into and book Sitka, AK airport hotels.
- Angoon, AK, United States (AGN-Angoon Seaplane Base)
- Elfin Cove, AK, United States (ELV-Elfin Cove Seaplane Base)
- Kake, AK, United States (KAE)
- Pelican, AK, United States (PEC-Pelican Seaplane Base)
- Sitka, AK, United States (SIT)
- Tenakee, AK, United States (TKE-Tenakee Seaplane Base)
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