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.
