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Geography

Location and regional associations
Community Port Alexander
Borough None (in the Unorganized Borough)
Census Area Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Regional Corporation Sealaska Alaska Native Regional Corporation
Latitude, Longitude 56.24923768, -134.64699558
School District(s)
  • Southeast Island School District (REAA)

Transportation

Transit infrastructure and community mobility
Transportation Methods
Airport
Harbor Dock
State Ferry
Cargo Barge
Road Connection
Coastal

Transportation access to Port Alexander is by float plane or boat. A state-owned seaplane base is present. Passengers can fly from Sitka using essential air float plane service operated by Harris Air. The M/V Eyak provides year-round mail service to the community, as well as fuel and freight except in the summer. Transportation facilities include a dock and small boat harbor for moorage. As of 2014, the community is seeking funding from the legistative body to replace the outer harbor. There are no roads in Port Alexander, and the City is not connected to other communities on Baranof Island. Skiffs are used for local transportation. Most families transport their own essential supplies from outside to the community.

Last Updated: 2023-08-24

Legislative Districts

State representation and map boundaries
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House Districts
District Name As of Date
2 Sitka/Petersburg/Yakutat 2022-05-24
Senate Districts
Senate District As of Date
A 2022-05-24