Wrangell is the second oldest non-native settlement in Southeastern Alaska. It is sheltered on the southeast by mountains and has large areas of soggy muskeg. The Wrangell area is served by a paved lighted runway 6,000 feet long. Jet service is available daily. Customs service is provided by prior arrangement.
Fuel is normally available at the airport with prior arrangement or through an air taxi operator.
Wrangell Harbor offers seaplane landing facilities. Taxi cab service and rental cars are available. There is also a sightseeing bus. Temperature ranges from 22 degrees in winter to 68 degrees in summer Average rainfall is about 88 inches. Weatherwise, Wrangell experiences similar conditions to those prevalent throughout Southeast Alaska - plenty of cloudiness and rain and, during fall and winter months, considerable wet snow with accompanying low ceilings and restricted visibility.