Tourism is becoming a growing industry. The City is accessible by air and water. The State-owned 6,000' runway provides jet service, and a seaplane base is available. Scheduled air taxi services are also available. The marine facilities include a deep draft dock, a State Ferry terminal, and two small boat harbors with 498 slips.
Barges deliver goods from Seattle and Juneau.
Local transportation is by auto and truck. Climate Wrangell is in the maritime climatic zone and experiences cool summers, mild winters, and year-round rainfall. Average annual precipitation is 82 inches, including 64 inches of snowfall. Fog is common from September through December. Two dammed reservoirs south of town supply water, which is treated and piped to most households.