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ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (IATA: ANC, ICAO:PANC) is located in the city of Anchorage, United states. It is the primary international airport serving Anchorage and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :(907)266-2526

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IATA Code

ANC

ICAO Code

PANC

Name

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Anchorage

Latitude

61.1744003

Longitude

-149.9960022

Time Zone

UTC−09:00

Phone Number

(907)266-2526

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Airport Overview

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), ICAO code PANC, is the principal commercial airport serving Anchorage and the wider state of Alaska. Located approximately 8 km southwest of downtown Anchorage, it is an international passenger airport with a major cargo role in North Pacific aviation. Its position between North America and Asia supports technical stops, aircraft repositioning and cargo connections that may not require a direct transoceanic routing. The airport has two passenger terminals, three paved runways and operational priority for freighter movements. For international forwarding, our service team treats the airport as a cargo-oriented gateway whose actual routing, handling window and customs procedure must be confirmed against the selected carrier and shipment profile.

IATA / ICAO	ANC / PANC
Location	Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Coordinates	61.1744003, -149.9960022
Airport elevation	46 m / 152 ft
Runway configuration	07R/25L: 3,322 m; 07L/25R: 3,231 m; 14/32: 3,531 m
Local time	UTC−09:00; confirm seasonal daylight-saving treatment when planning cut-offs

Key Highlights

North Pacific cargo position: Anchorage is strategically placed for freighter operations between North America and Asia, including technical stops and transshipment planning.
Freighter-oriented operating profile: Cargo aircraft are reported to receive operational priority, but acceptance and handling remain subject to carrier, ramp and weather conditions.
International and domestic interface: The south terminal primarily serves domestic operations, while the north terminal supports international seasonal, charter and selected cargo activity.
Weather-sensitive planning: Winter conditions, crosswind, de-icing and remote destination dependencies can affect uplift, transfer and final delivery schedules.
Alaska gateway: The airport links Anchorage with Alaskan communities and regional supply chains where road, marine and air alternatives may be limited.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo handling: Cargo operators use dedicated or designated cargo-side facilities and ramp positions. The responsible carrier or ground handler must confirm acceptance location, terminal access and warehouse hours for each booking.
International cargo processing: Shipments requiring U.S. import, export or transit formalities may involve carrier facilities and U.S. Customs and Border Protection procedures. Clearance routing should be agreed before uplift.
Special cargo controls: Dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive cargo, live animals, valuables and oversized freight require advance pre-approval. Availability of compliant storage, screening and build-up equipment is shipment-specific.
Transfer and recovery handling: Anchorage may be used for a technical stop or aircraft recovery movement rather than a conventional commercial consolidation hub. Our team verifies whether cargo is unloaded, transferred or remains aircraft-side.
Ground connection: Local trucking, airport pickup and onward movement into Alaska should be arranged around terminal release, security access, customs status and winter road conditions.

Warehouse type, temperature range, dangerous-goods segregation, screening method and after-hours service must be confirmed with the appointed carrier or handling agent before cargo delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

North America: Freight may move through U.S. domestic networks serving Alaska and the lower forty-eight states, with the final routing dependent on carrier capacity, customs status and available connections.
Asia-Pacific: The airport is positioned for North Pacific freighter movements. Possible routings, carrier participation and whether a shipment is a true destination movement or a technical-stop movement must be confirmed per booking.
Express and integrator networks: FedEx and UPS have a significant presence in the airport’s cargo profile; service availability, cutoff and connection design remain product- and day-specific.
Time planning: We quote transit as a carrier-confirmed service window rather than a guaranteed airport time. Weather, de-icing, aircraft maintenance, crew restrictions, customs examination and missed connections can materially extend delivery.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Anchorage, Southcentral Alaska and remote Alaskan communities form the immediate market; onward delivery may require domestic air, road, marine or multimodal coordination.
Typical inbound cargo: General industrial supplies, machinery parts, aircraft and energy-sector components, retail replenishment, pharmaceuticals and time-sensitive provisions are commonly relevant to Alaska supply chains.
Typical outbound cargo: Seafood and other temperature-sensitive products may require validated packaging, rapid handover and carrier acceptance before delivery to the terminal.
Remote-destination exposure: Cargo destined beyond Anchorage may face limited uplift, weather disruption and fewer recovery options. The final delivery airport and ground leg should be identified at quotation stage.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo acceptance cut-offs are often earlier than passenger check-in and can vary by freighter, commodity, build-up plan and screening requirement. Our service team confirms the warehouse delivery deadline in local Anchorage time.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide a correct declaration where required, compliant packaging, marks, labels and emergency-contact information. Batteries, dry ice, fuel residues and equipment containing hazardous substances require particular review.
Temperature and live cargo: Use an approved handling plan for pharmaceuticals, seafood, perishables and live animals. Pre-alert the carrier with dimensions, packaging, temperature range, ventilation needs and recovery instructions; do not assume continuous cold-chain storage.
Customs and security: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, origin information, permits and any export-control details must match the physical shipment. Customs examination or security re-screening can delay release, especially after a routing change.

Shipping Tips

Provide our service team with the complete routing objective: Anchorage destination, technical-stop requirement, final delivery point and whether the shipment will be imported, exported or transiting the United States.
Submit commodity description, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, stackability and any special handling requirement before requesting a firm booking.
For winter uplift, perishables, pharmaceuticals and critical parts, build a contingency plan with an alternative connection or carrier. Avoid scheduling the final delivery immediately after the planned arrival.
Use packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible temperature variation. Mark overpack, lithium battery, dry ice, fragile, orientation and other applicable handling information accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport be used as a North Pacific cargo transit point?

Yes, it can support North Pacific freighter operations and technical-stop activity. Whether a particular shipment is accepted for transfer, unloaded or retained on the aircraft depends on the carrier, aircraft operation, customs status and handling plan.

Does a technical stop mean that U.S. import customs clearance is unnecessary?

Not automatically. Customs treatment depends on whether the cargo is unloaded, transferred, entered into the United States or remains under an approved transit arrangement. Our team confirms the carrier’s manifest and customs procedure before dispatch.

How should a shipper handle dangerous goods through this airport?

Send the complete commodity and packaging details before booking. The carrier must approve the shipment, and the shipper must meet applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, U.S. security requirements and carrier-specific acceptance rules.

Is a temperature-controlled shipment automatically protected during a connection?

No. Temperature protection depends on the booked product, facility capability, transfer duration, weather exposure and equipment availability. Request a written handling plan and contingency instructions before tendering the cargo.

What information is needed for a reliable Anchorage quotation?

Provide origin, final destination, Incoterm, commodity, dimensions, weight, pieces, value, customs status, required delivery date and any DG, battery, temperature, live-animal or oversized-cargo details. The service team then checks routing and carrier acceptance.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, location, coordinates, elevation, runway dimensions, terminal roles, time zone and cargo positioning above are based primarily on the supplied airport record. Regulatory and operational references should be verified against the current official sources below; carrier cut-offs, facilities, service availability and routing are time-sensitive and require transaction-level confirmation.

Airport operator information and current airport notices: ancairport.com
U.S. airport, runway and operational reference data: faa.gov
U.S. customs and border-processing requirements: cbp.gov
U.S. aviation security requirements: tsa.gov
International air cargo standards and industry guidance: iata.org