Pilotage can be challenging due to the myriad of channels, inlets, and islands. Surface winds are greatly affected by this terrain, and sudden wind changes of as much as 180 degrees are commonplace. Turbulence can cause difficult landing conditions at both the airport and the harbor. Petersburg Airport Information U.S. Census Information Return to Index Petersburg is located on Mitkof Island, midway between Ketchikan and Juneau. By air, Petersburg is 55 minutes from Juneau and 3 hours and 45 minutes from Anchorage and Seattle.
Most facilities are available during the day, including aviation and jet fuel.
Temperatures range from 22 degrees in the winter to 63 degrees in the summer. The average annual rainfall is 106 inches. Rainwear supplemented by some winter clothing is needed. Sitka Airport Information U.S. Census Information Return to Index Sitka Airport is located on Japonski Island in Southeastern Alaska. The terrain of the adjacent island is very picturesque, rugged, and heavily wooded with spruce, hemlock, and yellow cedar.