Alaska Aviation System Plan

Port Protection

Community Overview: Port Protection

Native Community Name:
Place Name Translation:
Indigenous Language:
English Pronunciation:
Harbor Dock:	Yes
State Ferry:	No
Cargo Barge:	No
Road Connection:	No
Coastal:	Yes
Post Office:

ANCSA Regional Corporation:

Sealaska Corporation

Native Regional Health Care:

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

ANCSA Regional Non-Profit:

Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

School District:

Southeast Island School District

Healthcare Facility:

Port Protection Public Health Nursing - Petersburg Itinerant Nursing
(907) 772-4611

Library:

Disadvantaged Community:

Yes

Connected to National Highway System (NHS):

Yes

Access to Other Public Aviation Facilities:

Yes

Description:

The community is accessible by float plane and boat. A state-owned seaplane base is available. Skiffs are used for local travel, and there is a boat harbor and launch ramp. Port Protection does not have direct access to the Prince of Wales road system, airport, or ferry service. Mail is delivered by float plane from Ketchikan, and freight arrives by chartered boat or floatplane.

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