Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the main airport of Alaska and serves about 5 million passengers a year. Anchorage International Airport is comprised of two terminals: the south deals predominantly with domestic flights and then the north with international destinations including Russia, China, Japan and Europe using Condor, China Airlines and international seasonal charter airlines. Its most popular airline is Alaska Airlines and Alaska is the airlines second biggest hub after Seattle. Anchorage Airport was named after the United States Senator, Ted Stevens, in 2000 which was considered strange as he was still alive and working in the Senate.

Airport Information Anchorage

• Location: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is situated 4 miles southwest of Anchorage in the state of Alaska.
• Address: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 5000 W International Airport Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
• Telephone Number: 907-266-2526
• Time Zone: GMT -9
• Eating & Drinking: In the south terminal there is a wide choice of restaurants and fast food chains including McDonald’s, Quizno’s, Cafe Del Mundo, Starbucks and Legends Lounge. In the north terminal there is the choice of Cross Point Deli and Cross Point Lounge.
• ATM: ATMs can be found at both terminals. A Bureau de change is also available.
• WiFi: Wireless Internet can be obtained for free throughout the airport.
• Shopping: In the south terminal there is Hudson News and Gifts on Level 1 and 2 and Duty Free and David Green in the north terminal which are open during flight times.
• Luggage: Carts can be obtained in different locations at both terminals. The baggage claim area is situated on level one of the Main Terminal. Lost and found can be contacted by 907-266-2623.
• Airport Hotels: The Courtyard Anchorage Airport hotel from Marriott can be found conveniently nearby to the airport.
• Disabled Travelers: Disabled access toilets and elevators are available in Ted Stevens Airport. Wheelchair services are provided through airlines if prior arrangements are made.
• Lounges: Situated in the South Terminal on the first level is the Atwood Military Lounge which is reserved for service members and their families and open from 8am to 11pm every day.
• Parking: Short term parking is available in both terminals. For both its free for the first 30 minutes, then $2.50 for additional hours with a maximum limit of $13 per day and $84 a week in the south terminal and a maximum of $11 per day and $70 per week in the north. Long term parking is in the south terminal and is free for the first 30 minutes then $2 for every hour followed by a maximum daily rate of $10 and weekly of $65.
• Directions & Transportation: From the north take the Glenn Highway south into Anchorage heading onto Minnesota Drive and onto International Airport Road, from the south go north on the Seward Highway into south Anchorage and exit at the O’Malley interchange heading west and exiting at the International Airport Road. Buses run every hour from 6am to 11pm and provide transportation to the airport. Taxi ranks are in front of both terminals and a journey to the center costs up to $22 and takes about 20 minutes.
• Website: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/anc/