Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 9

171 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 9 improvements to the passenger vehicle flow at the terminal. We have two ferries that could operate, and they are administered through federal highway money, but we run the airport as a private enterprise, and we do not rely on grant money – so we must make sure it is cost- effective. Each ferry needs three captains, three deckhands, and two temporary workers. We would like to begin running the second one in the summers, as we do have a high flow of traffic. We are just trying to see what is possible.” Looking to the next three to five years, Peura admits his focus would be on the expansion of the terminal facilities, especially TSA screening, passenger waiting areas, concessions, and increased ferry service. There are small infrastructure and security changes that could help, as well. He adds, “The growth from tourism has been astounding and the terminal needs to keep pace to make it the best possible experience for the passenger. This is not a large hub airport by any means, but we try to run things efficiently and keep everybody – all the air travellers, air taxis, and those in private planes – happy and satisfied. We try to provide whatever you need to make your time in Ketchikan as smooth and enjoyable as possible.” KETCHI KAN INTERNAT IONAL A I RPORT