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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, United States

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Elevation

152 ft

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Anchorage · AK · United States

Connectivity

59 routes · 34 destinations

Position

61.179°, -149.993° · 152 ft elev.

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Alaska's primary gateway and a major cargo hub.

Opened

1951

Location

Anchorage, United States

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the largest airport in Alaska and one of the busiest cargo airports in the world, consistently ranking in the top five globally by cargo tonnage. Its strategic location along the Great Circle Route between North America and Asia makes it a critical refueling and transfer stop for international freight carriers. The airport serves as the primary passenger gateway to Alaska, connecting the state to major U.S. cities and select international destinations. It handles millions of passengers annually alongside its enormous cargo operations, which are dominated by carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and numerous Asian freight airlines. Named after longtime U.S. Senator Ted Stevens in 2008, the airport is owned and operated by the Municipality of Anchorage. It also hosts a significant military presence, with Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson located nearby.

Terminals

The airport has two passenger terminals — the main terminal and the North Terminal (used for international and some domestic flights) — as well as extensive dedicated cargo facilities.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include taxis, ride-hailing services, rental cars, and public bus service connecting the airport to downtown Anchorage.

Airlines here

Major passenger carriers include Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Condor, with Alaska Airlines maintaining the largest presence.

Notable facts

›Consistently ranks among the top five busiest cargo airports in the world by tonnage.
›Located along the Great Circle Route, making it an ideal refueling stop between North America and Asia.
›Named after U.S. Senator Ted Stevens in 2008, who represented Alaska for nearly four decades.
›Operates at an elevation of approximately 152 feet (46 meters) above sea level.
›Hosts a large number of all-cargo carriers including FedEx, UPS, and multiple Asian freight airlines.

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Route map (34 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Alaska Central Express

Peninsula Airways

United Airlines

US Airways

Routes

ANC → ADQ7H · DH8 BE1

ANC → ANI7H · BE1 DH8

ANC → BET7H · DH8

ANC → CDV7H · BE1

ANC → ENA7H · BE1 DH8

ANC → FAI7H · DH8 BE1

ANC → HOM7H · BE1 DH8

ANC → KSM7H · DH8

ANC → UNK7H · DH8

ANC → VDZ7H · DH8 BE1

ANC → LAXAA · 737

ANC → PHXAA · 319 320

ANC → ADKAS · 734 73Q

ANC → ADQAS · 734 73Q

ANC → AKNAS · SF3

ANC → ANIAS · SF3

ANC → BETAS · 73Q 734

ANC → BRWAS · 73Q

ANC → CDBAS · SF3

ANC → CDVAS · 73Q

ANC → DLGAS · SF3

ANC → ENAAS · BE1 DH8

ANC → FAIAS · 73H 73Q

ANC → HNLAS · 73H

ANC → HOMAS · BE1 DH8

ANC → JNUAS · 734 73Q

ANC → KSMAS · DH8

ANC → LASAS · 73H

ANC → LAXAS · 73H

ANC → MCGAS · SF3

ANC → OMEAS · 73Q 734

ANC → ORDAS · 73H

ANC → OTZAS · 73Q 734

ANC → PDXAS · 73H 73G 734 739

ANC → SCCAS · 73Q

ANC → SDPAS · SF3

ANC → SEAAS · 73H 73J 734 73Q 739 73G

ANC → SNPAS · SF3

ANC → STGAS · SF3

ANC → UNKAS · SF3 DH8

ANC → VDZAS · DH8 BE1

ANC → MSPDL · 738 757

ANC → SEADL · 73J

ANC → SLCDL · 738

ANC → ENAGV · BEC

ANC → ILIKO ·

ANC → AKNKS · SF3

ANC → ANIKS · SF3

ANC → CDBKS · SF3

ANC → DLGKS · SF3

ANC → MCGKS · SF3

ANC → SDPKS · SF3

ANC → SNPKS · SF3

ANC → STGKS · SF3

ANC → UNKKS · SF3

ANC → DENUA · 738

ANC → ORDUA · 738

ANC → SEAUA · 739 738

ANC → PHXUS · 319 320

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B18 routes DH814 routes 73Q11 routes BE110 routes Boeing 737-4008 routes 73H7 routes Boeing 737-8005 routes Boeing 737-9003 routes Airbus A3192 routes Airbus A3202 routes Boeing 737-7002 routes 73J2 routes

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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the primary airport serving the US state of Alaska, located 5 miles (8 km) southwest of downtown Anchorage. The airport is named for Ted Stevens (1923–2010), who served as a senator of Alaska from 1968 to 2009. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a medium-hub primary commercial service facility. It is a major cargo hub for trans-Pacific traffic, ranking as one of the world's busiest airports by cargo traffic.

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