U.S. Coast Guard Base Ketchikan is an active Coast Guard installation in Ketchikan, Alaska. It supports Coast Guard work in Southeast Alaska. This page covers base contacts, housing, schools, medical care, services, recreation, and visitor information.

Base Overview

Official name U.S. Coast Guard Base Ketchikan
Military branch United States Coast Guard
Base status Active
Street address 1300 Stedman Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Main phone number (907) 228-0211
Official website U.S. Coast Guard Base Ketchikan

Location and Directions

Base Ketchikan is at 1300 Stedman Street in Ketchikan, Alaska. The supplied base information does not include driving directions, nearby city details, major road information, or an airport recommendation.

Visitor Information

Current visitor entrance rules, accepted identification, vehicle requirements, gate access, and restrictions were not provided. Confirm access rules with the base before traveling. The base support phone is (907) 228-0211; the Officer of the Day can be reached at (907) 617-1190.

Housing and Lodging

The housing office manages Coast Guard government-owned and leased housing, provides housing referrals, and helps incoming members find local rentals. Personnel with orders to Southeast Alaska must submit a housing application to the area housing office.

Contact the housing office before signing a lease or buying a home. Office hours are weekdays from 0800 to 1600, except federal holidays, with lunch from 1130 to 1230. The phone number is (907) 463-2118. No on-base lodging information was provided.

Facilities and Services

Base Ketchikan has support services for Coast Guard operations and personnel. Confirm current hours and access rules before visiting a service.

Facility or service Verified information
Exchange Located on site
Dining facility Available on base
Personnel support Available on base
Unaccompanied Personnel Housing Available on base
Operations and security Base operations: (907) 228-0240; security: (907) 228-0226

Schools and Childcare

Local school options include the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District at (907) 225-2118 and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences at (907) 225-5720. Childcare information was not provided. School websites are Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences.

Medical Services

Base Ketchikan Health Services Medical Clinic is at 1300 Stedman Street. It provides primary medical and dental care for active-duty Coast Guard and Department of Defense personnel. Active-duty dependents over age eight and retired beneficiaries may use the clinic when space is available.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1600. It closes from 1130 to 1300 for lunch, on Wednesdays for training, and on federal holidays. Call (206) 815-7066 or (907) 228-0320. The Coast Guard can help eligible beneficiaries travel for specialty care that is not available locally.

Recreation and Amenities

The Crow's Nest is the base MWR dining and enlisted-club facility. It is open Wednesday and Thursday from 1700 to 2200, Friday from 1600 to 2200, and Saturday from 1700 to 2200. Kitchen hours are 1700 to 2000. Call (907) 228-0254 for reservations.

The Morale Gear Locker is open to active-duty members and other authorized patrons. Available equipment includes fishing gear, ice coolers, and camping gear. A base gym and Exchange are also listed, but current gym hours and access details were not provided.

Things to Know

  • Base Ketchikan supports Coast Guard assets throughout Southeast Alaska.
  • Contact the housing office before signing a lease or purchasing a home.
  • The Officer of the Day phone is (907) 617-1190.
  • Station Ketchikan is a separate Coast Guard unit. Its phone is (907) 228-0340.
  • Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan is at 1621 Tongass Avenue, Suite 202, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Its phone is (206) 815-7062.
  • Access details, phone numbers, and operating hours can change. Confirm current information before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coast Guard Base Ketchikan?

It is at 1300 Stedman Street, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901.

What is the main phone number?

The main support-facility phone is (907) 228-0211.

Does the base have housing support?

Yes. The housing office manages government-owned and leased housing and provides local housing referrals. Call (907) 463-2118.

Who can use the medical clinic?

Active-duty Coast Guard and Department of Defense personnel can use primary medical and dental care. Some dependents and retired beneficiaries may use it when space is available.

Does the base have recreation services?

Yes. The base has the Crow's Nest, a Morale Gear Locker, a gym, and an Exchange. Some current hours and access rules were not provided.