Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Overview

Located just outside of Anchorage in Alaska, the two terminals at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport offer air travellers a selection of shops, restaurants and other facilities.

For those with a bit of time to spend in the Anchorage Airport, the Sports Hall of Fame is a great way to pass the time. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is well connected to most large cities in North America, particularly the United States.

Location

The airport is situated two miles (3km) south of Anchorage.

Getting to the city

There is a bus service that stops every 30 minutes at various Airport locations, taking commuters to downtown Anchorage. It operates between 6am and 11pm daily. Many hotels have free pick-up services for their guests and limousines or taxis are also available for hire.

Time

GMT –9 (GMT –8 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 907 266 2526.

Car rental

Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty.

Transfer between terminals

There is a free airport shuttle bus between the South (Domestic) Terminal, the North (International) Terminal and the rental car lots.

Facilities

Facilities include ATMs, currency exchange, restaurants, bars, shops, massage center, barbershop, wireless Internet, hotel reservations and tourist information. Disabled facilities are very good.

Parking

Short-term parking is free for the first half hour, then $2.50 per four hours up to $13 per day and $11 per day in the parking lot outside the North Terminal. Long-term rates are $10 per day, while the cheapest option is the Park, Ride and Fly lot, which costs $30 per week and $75 per month.

Website

www.anchorageairport.com

Airlines

Flights to Ted Stevens Anchorage can be booked on US Airways, Transnorthern, United, Sun Country Airlines, North American Airlines, Pen Air, Era Aviation, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Continental and American Airlines.

Internet

The airport has free wifi available.

Business Lounges

Airline lounges are housed in the north terminal on level three. Conference facilities are only available at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel, located a mile from the airport.

Anchorage International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.