Airport Name
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Airport Location
The airport is situated two miles south of Anchorage.
Terminals
2
IATA Code
ANC
Telephone
907 266 2526
Airport Overview
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is just 4.5 miles from downtown Anchorage in Alaska. It is an important airport in Alaska and was named after the local US Senator Ted Stevens, who served in the Senate from 1968 until 2009.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has two terminals: the South Terminal handles domestic traffic and the North Terminal is used for international flights. The terminals have a selection of shops, restaurants and facilities making for a pleasant airport experience. There’s even a freezer storage facility at the airport.
The airport is a hub for Alaska Airlines, PenAir, as well as two cargo carriers. Flights to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are easy to book on several North American carriers and the airport has direct flight connections to many major cities in the United States.
Terminal Transfer
The North and South terminals are a short walk from each other and connected via a walkway. There is also a free shuttle that operates every 15 minutes.
Getting into Town
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the North and South Terminals.
Bus: There are a number of private shuttle companies operating from the airport as well as the Municipality of Anchorage People Mover Bus. The People Mover, route seven, stops at the airport outside both terminals, every 30 minutes between 6am and 11pm. The bus alternates between downtown Anchorage and the Dimond
Center.
Car Parking
There are four parking options at Ted Stevens Anchorage International, as well as a cell-phone waiting area for drivers waiting to pick up passengers. Short-term parking is available opposite the South Terminal. Airport parking is free for the first 30 minutes. The short-term parking outside the North Terminal has the same charges up to three hours.
Long-term parking is just beyond the short-term car park. The cheapest parking option at Anchorage International Airport is the Park, Ride and Fly Lot, which is located next to the cell-phone waiting area. The lot is serviced by an airport shuttle, which comes on demand via the telephones located in the parking area.
Information Desks
Information desks are located in the North and South terminals. In the South Terminal the information desks are on level one and in the C concourse. There is also a visitor information kiosk in the A concourse. The North Terminal’s information desk is located in the lobby. The desks are generally staffed from 9am until 4pm and offer a range of services including airport information and tourist brochures.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, a mail drop and courtesy telephones are all available.
Luggage: Baggage and freezer storage at Anchorage Airport can be found in the South Terminal on level one. Rates range $6-8 per bag per day or $13-16 per fish box per day. Passengers wishing to use this service will need to show an airline ticket or boarding pass. The lost-and-found office is next to the passenger screening area and is open from 9am until 12pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Baggage carts and a porter service are available at the airport.
Conference and business: There are no conference or business facilities at the airport. However, the Millennium Alaskan Hotel is just one mile from the airport and has a fully equipped conference room and business facilities. Business people at the airport may want to try one of the airline lounges on level three of the North Terminal.
Other facilities: Paging facilities, public art displays, the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame, military lounge, outdoor pet relief areas, barber, first aid, baby-changing facilities, massage facilities, smoking areas and wheelchair access are all available at the airport.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport, just connect to the network and open your browser.
Shopping: A duty-free shop is located in the North Terminal, but there are very few other shops there. The South Terminal has a range of shops selling gifts, souvenirs and accessories. Some favorites include Moosellaneous and Hudson’s News and Gifts. Other options are Mosquito Books, Brookstone, Aurora Artistry, Outdoor Advantage and Tundra Critters. There are also a couple of shops before check-in in the South Terminal.
Food and drink: Restaurants are concentrated in the South Terminal. The North Terminal only has one sandwich shop. In the South Terminal passengers can choose from coffee shops (Starbucks and Euro Cafe), sandwich and hamburger kiosks (Cinnabon and Yogurtland, Quiznos and McDonalds), restaurants (Upper One Lounge/Restaurant, Sourdough Mercantile, Norton’s Seafood House, and Cafe Del Mundo) and a range of other options.
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