Information and Travel Guide for Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport
Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC)

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is served by 30 domestic carriers and 20 international airlines. It is a major hub for international flights, especially from or bound for Asian destinations. In 2010, the airport served over 5 million passengers. The airport has 3 runways and 2 terminals, the North & South for International and Domestic operations, respectively.

History

In 1948, the US Congress approved a $13-million budget to fund two international airports in Alaska, one located in Anchorage and another in Fairbanks. Anchorage International Airport officially opened in 1953. When Alaska became the 49th state in January of 1959, it acquired ownership of the airport.

In the 1960s, the airport became a regular stop-over of several international airlines. Business at the airport only grew as the years passed, most especially during the Alaskan oil boom in the 1980s. The 1990s was a period of great expansion at the airport. In the year 2000, the airport was renamed Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in honor of Alaska's Senior US Senator. There was more construction in the years that followed. The airport most recently completed a runway reconstruction and lengthening in 2011.

Services and Amenities

  • Financial Services - There are Automated Teller Machines all around the airport complex. However, foreign exchange currency is not available at the airport.

  • Internet Services - Free wireless internet service is available at the airport terminals for the travelling public. There is an Internet Kiosk located on Concourse C.

  • Food Services - The South Terminal houses most of the eateries including cafes, fast food chains, food kiosk and restaurants. The North Terminal has a snack and sandwich shop.

  • Retail Services - Passengers will find several retail stores at the airport. There are accessories stores, bookstores, news and gift shops, a travel and leisure store, gourmet market and duty-free shops.

  • Transportation - Many local accommodations provide free airport pickup. Guests can arrange for this service via the phone information board located in the baggage claim section. Stopping every 30 minutes at different locations at the airport, the People Mover Bus can also bring passengers to downtown Anchorage or the Diamond Center Mall. Rental cars and taxi services are also available.

  • Other -The airport has wheelchair service and skycap/porter service. Outdoor animal relief areas and baggage and freeze storage services are also available. A military lounge is located on the first level of the South Terminal.

Parking

There are 2 short-term parking garages (one in each terminal) and 1 long-term parking lot at the airport. A cell phone lot is provided for free to drivers who need to wait for arriving passengers to call them when they are ready to be picked up. For utmost convenience, a Park, Ride & Fly parking lot is also available and is serviced by an airport shuttle bus.

Surrounding Area and Attractions

Anchorage, Alaska is a place of adventure. It's an urban city with a stunning wilderness as a backdrop. One can spend the day hiking the mountains just a short 15-minute ride from downtown or salmon fishing at Ship Creek. Some of the top attractions in Anchorage and nearby areas include the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Zoo, Chugach National Forest and the Kenai Peninsula.


Contact Information:

Address: 5000 West International Airport Road, Anchorage, AK 99502, USA

Number of Terminals: 2
Telephone: 1 907 266 2526
Fax: 1 907 266 2458
E-mail: april_westfall@dot.state.ak.us 
Website: www.anchorageairport.com
Time Zone: GMT - 9 (GMT - 8 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Location: The airport is situated 3km (2 miles) south of Anchorage
IATA Airport Code: ANC