Metlakatla is accessible by air and water. The Annette Island Airport, located approximately six miles south of town, is owned and operated by the Community. The airport has two asphalt runways. Two seaplane bases are also available, with scheduled float plane service from Ketchikan. The state ferry serves Metlakatla from Ketchikan between spring and fall. In addition to the state ferry terminal, port facilities in Metlakatla include an oil company pier, a city pier, a packing company wharf, a barge terminal, a barge ramp, two marine way rail haul-outs, and public and privately owned small-craft facilities, including two small boat harbors.