Coast Guard Base Ketchikan
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan Relocation Information
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Welcome to Coast Guard Base Ketchikan
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan serves as a vital multi-mission unit supporting operations throughout Southeast Alaska. Equipped with a dry dock, industrial production facilities, comptroller and procurement offices, and comprehensive administrative spaces, the base serves as a vital hub for maintaining Coast Guard operations across the region. Its missions include search and rescue, law enforcement, and ensuring the safety of recreational and charter vessels.
CG Base Ketchikan personnel support services include managing unaccompanied personnel housing, coordinating household goods transportation, and overseeing Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. Additionally, the base features an on-site Exchange for added convenience.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Coast Guard Base Ketchikan
1. Where is Coast Guard Base Ketchikan located?
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan is in the southern portion of southeast Alaska on 62 acres of Coast Guard property on the southwest end of Revillagigedo Island, one mile south of the city of Ketchikan.
2. What is the primary mission of Coast Guard Base Ketchikan?
The primary mission of Coast Guard Base Ketchikan is to provide support throughout Southeast Alaska, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and ensuring the safety of recreational and charter vessels.
3. What is the zip code for Coast Guard Base Ketchikan?
The zip code for Coast Guard Base Ketchikan is 99901.
4. What is the BAH for Coast Guard Base Ketchikan?
The BAH for Coast Guard Base Ketchikan ranges from $2,646 for E-1 to $3,441 for E-9 with dependents, and from $2,880 for O-1 to $4,065 for O-7 with dependents. See the BAH section for more info.
5. What is Ketchikan, Alaska, like?
The city of Ketchikan faces the Inside Passage, which is a popular cruise route along the southeastern coast. The area is rich in Native American totem poles and abounds with wildlife, featuring snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, and salmon-filled streams.
Base Location and Information
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan Address:
1300 Steadman Street
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
Ketchikan sits at the southern tip of Alaska’s Inside Passage, on Revillagigedo Island in the state’s Southeast Panhandle. It lies along the Tongass Narrows, a protected waterway surrounded by the lush Tongass National Forest. Because there are no roads connecting it to the mainland, Ketchikan is reachable only by air or sea—about 680 miles north of Seattle and roughly 235 miles south of Juneau. Ferries connect Ketchikan with the lower 48 states and Canada to the rest of Alaska’s Inside Passage.
The town faces the Inside Passage’s misty channels to the west and is backed by steep, forested mountains to the east, giving it a dramatic waterfront setting.
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Arrival Lodging
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan does not offer on-base lodging, but accommodations are available in the surrounding area.
A few lodging options include The Landing Hotel, Cape Fox Lodge, Gilmore Hotel Wyndham, the New York Hotel, Ketchikan, and Super 8 Ketchikan Wyndham.
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan Housing
Military housing is not available at Coast Guard Base Ketchikan. Please see below for housing options in the local community. For more information, contact USCG Base Ketchikan's Housing Officer: (907) 228-0299.
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Coast Guard Base Ketchikan Off-Base Housing
The Ketchikan cost of living is above the U.S. average but less than the average cost of living for the state of Alaska. The Coast Guard base is essentially surrounded by wilderness, with Ketchikan being the sole nearby city. Because of the rugged terrain and minimal road connections, there are no other major towns in the area. Most housing and essential services are located right in Ketchikan, the central hub for the region’s residents.
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan BAH Information
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S.-based allowance determined by geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. It provides uniformed service members compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets when government quarters are not provided. Learn more about your BAH allowance. Coast Guard Base Ketchikan is located in Ketchikan, AK.
Sample BAH rates for zip code 99901:
- E-1 with dependents: $2,646
- E-1 without dependents: $1,986
- E-9 with dependents: $3,441
- E-9 without dependents: $2,739
- O-1 with dependents: $2,880
- O-1 without dependents: $2,160
- O-7 with dependents: $4.065
- O-7 without dependents: $3,372
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Area Weather and Climate
Ketchikan has cold weather, though not as cold as the majority of Alaska. Ketchikan’s temperate rainforest climate brings milder temperatures, frequent rain, and abundant greenery. Visitors and residents alike keep rain gear handy year-round. Summers are cool and cloudy, winters are damp but rarely harsh, and the best stretch for warm-weather activities is mid-July to mid-August.
Coast Guard Base Ketchikan Area Schools
Families stationed at Coast Guard Base Ketchikan can enroll their children in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District or the Tongass School of Arts and Sciences. There are no schools on the base itself.
For families considering private education, Private School Review is a helpful resource for researching local options. Those interested in homeschooling should adhere to the regulations outlined by the Alaska Department of Education. For guidance or questions, families can contact the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Military Family Resources and school liaisons.
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Support for Military and Families
Higher education opportunities include the University of Alaska Southeast and the UAS Maritime Training Center in Ketchikan. Volunteer opportunities throughout the community include organizations such as the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition, Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad, PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, the Salvation Army Volunteer Center, and the North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department.
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Things to Do near Coast Guard Base Ketchikan
- Misty Fjords National Monument: Take a boat or floatplane tour through stunning glacier-carved fjords, waterfalls, and lush rainforest scenery.
- Totem Bight State Historical Park: Walk among beautifully carved totem poles and learn about Alaska Native history and culture.
- Tongass Historical Museum: Discover Ketchikan’s past through exhibits on logging, fishing, and local heritage.
- Shopping and Art Galleries: Browse local art, handcrafted jewelry, and Alaskan souvenirs downtown.
- Deer Mountain Trail: Hike for panoramic views of Ketchikan, Tongass Narrows, and surrounding islands—challenging but rewarding.
- Saxman Native Village: Experience traditional totem carving and Native dance performances.
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Base Address:
1300 Stedman St Ketchikan AK, 99901
Ketchikan
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99901