Industry Day Visitor Logistics Info.pdf

Visiting SEAFAC Revision Date: 30 August 2024

Figure 1: City of Ketchikan.

Contact Numbers:

SEAFAC Main Number: (907) 247-6289

Logistics/Security – Lynda Friede (907) 228-7050

Site Director – Jennifer Kelso (907) 228-7055

Deputy Site Director – Eric Simon (907) 228-7054

Unclassified Visit Requests: Access is granted upon approval with either a current CAC or DBIDS card or completed and processed SECNAV Form 5512 background check. ID’s of all visitors will be checked upon arrival. If not providing a form 5512 then a CAC or DBIDS must be presented. All others need proof of citizenship and Photo ID. Such as a passport or RealID. If it will get you through TSA it will work here.

Coordinate visitor access list approval requirements through your event POC.

Ketchikan International Airport (KTN): The airport is accessed via ferry. The ferry leaves the airport side on the half hour (:00 & :30) and the town side on the quarter hour (:15 & :45). There is a charge for vehicles and passengers each way collected on the airport side. Cash or Card accepted.

Rental Vehicles: Limited availability May-Oct due to high tourist volume.

Budget Car Rental – (907) 225-6003 Pickup at airport. – Only company that is available in DTS.

Alaska Car Rental – (907) 225-5000 Pickup at airport or in town.

Ketchikan Car Rentals – (907) 821-0798 Pickup in town. Provides pickup service.

Taxi Service: Taxis are readily available and can be used in lieu of a rental vehicle. Taxis are primarily cash only (w/ some exceptions). Fare was approx. $60 one way, per car load, from town to Knudsen Cove Marina as of 6/16/23. Cabs are minivans and can accommodate 4 with luggage easily. To minimize return trip wait time at the marina we recommend calling before leaving the facility.

Sourdough Cab – (907) 225-5544

Yellow Taxi – (907) 225-5555

Lodging: Most of the hotels have shuttles that will pick up at the airport ferry and provide in town shuttle service. Check with your hotel.

Cape Fox Lodge – (907) 225-8001

Inn at Creek Street – (907) 225-0246

The Landing Hotel – (907) 225-5166

My Place Hotel – (907) 220-9201

Gilmore Hotel – (907) 225-9423

Super 8 – Not Recommended

Clothing:

We are in a rain forest and generally receive over 12 feet of rain per year. Expect rain. It doesn’t rain heavily all the time, but there is often some amount of precipitation expected. Layers are wise, and a lightweight rain jacket is usually sufficient for travel to/from the facility.

Footwear:

Access to the island involves traversing marina docks and boarding boats. Please wear appropriate footwear for docks and boats. Both will move and can be slick when wet. Boots aren’t required as sneakers can work if they keep your feet dry, but no heals, and avoid dress shoes.

Logistics:

SEAFAC is located on Back Island which is accessed by boat from Knudsen Cove Marina.

Knudsen Cove Marina (407 Knudsen Cove Rd) is approximately 12 miles North of The Landing Hotel in Ketchikan.

This is a private Marina with parking to the right at the bottom of the hill. If full, park in the upper or lower lots (state launch lots) to the left of the access road.

Coordinate itinerary through event POC to ensure transportation to/from the site.

Note: Generally, for small groups, you will arrange your own travel between town and the marina, we will arrange boat transportation between the island and the marina.

Travel Delay Warning through Fall 2025: A recent landslide just past the airport parking lot on the way to Knudsen Cove will cause periodic delays north of town until repairs are completed. Delays are typically 15-20 minutes when they occur.

Back Island - SEAFAC

Figure 2: Knudsen Cove Marina.

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