152° 24' W Longitude - 57° 47' N Latitude
Kodiak Island is located on the eastern side of the Gulf of Alaska. It lies 252 air miles south of Anchorage. The area includes 6,462.6 sq. miles of land and 5,383.3 sq. mile of water. The climate of the Kodiak Islands is dominated by a strong marine influence.  There is little or no freezing weather, moderate precipitation, and frequent cloud cover and fog.  Severe storms are common from December through February.  Annual precipitation is 60 inches on the windward side of the Island, and 40 inches on the leeward side.  Temperatures remain within a narrow range, from 32 to 62 degrees Far. all year-round.
Kodiak is accessible by air and sea. Airports and seaplane facilities from Anchorage, Homer, and Kenai are available. The Alaska Marine Highway System operates a ferry service from Seward and Homer. Approximately 140 miles of state roads connect island communities on the east side of the island.