Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Overview

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, identified as ANC and PANC, is the main airport serving Anchorage, Alaska, and one of the key air gateways into the far north of the United States. It is a large airport set at a low elevation of 152 feet (46 m), which helps explain why weather, daylight, and seasonal conditions often matter more to travelers here than altitude. For visitors, it functions as both an arrival point for Anchorage and a practical jumping-off place for wider Alaska trips, so it is worth checking conditions and transport plans before you land.

What Travelers Should Know

• Local time follows the America/Anchorage time zone, so double-check arrival times, hotel check-in plans, and onward transfers if you are flying from the continental U.S.
• ANC is the airport code most travelers will see on tickets and baggage tags, while PANC is the airport’s ICAO code used in aviation and flight operations.
• The airport’s official website is https://dot.alaska.gov/anc/, which is the best source for current passenger information, parking, and local notices.
• Because Anchorage is a major base for Alaska travel, build in a little flexibility for weather-related changes, especially in winter or during shoulder seasons.
• If you are meeting someone or arranging a pickup, share your exact arrival details in local Anchorage time to avoid confusion.

Runways and Airfield

The airfield is built for serious operations, with three lighted asphalt runways: 07L/25R at 10,600 feet, 07R/25L at 12,400 feet, and 15/33 at 10,865 feet. For passengers, that mainly means Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is equipped to handle a wide range of aircraft and changing conditions efficiently. Even if you never think about runway numbers, this kind of infrastructure matters in Alaska, where reliability, visibility, and safe operations are especially important throughout the year.