Airport Checked Baggage Screening Notice

Published on February 20, 2026

Airport Checked Baggage Screening Notice
2/20/2026

As part of the Airport Terminal Improvement Project, the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport will be hand screening checked luggage from Monday, February 23 through Wednesday, March 18, 2026. During this time, travelers can expect extended screening times for checked baggage. 

Passengers are strongly encouraged to arrive early and allow additional time for luggage screening prior to their scheduled departure. Baggage Check-in times:

  • ASA73 4:00 a.m. – 5:10 a.m.
  • ASA62 9:00 a.m. – 10:32 a.m.
  • ASA67 5:00 p.m. – 6:16 p.m.

Thank you for your patience while this work is underway to support ongoing improvements at the airport.

For questions, please contact Airport Terminal Manager Joseph Bea at joseph.bea@cityofsitka.org or 907.747.1803.

 

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