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Location of Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport sits six miles (ten kilometers) southwest of downtown Anchorage. Located in the south of Alaska it is equidistant from New York and Tokyo, and within nine and a half hours of 90 per cent of the industrialized world.

If you want to reach downtown Anchorage there are a variety of transport options available. Taxis are available on the Commercial Curbside of the North Terminal and the Ground Transportation Island outside the South Terminal and the journey takes around 15 minutes. An alternative method is on the People Mover Bus route 7 which provides a service seven days a week and takes around 30 minutes.

Many airports provide a free shuttle service and there are also local companies providing shared rides to anywhere in the metropolitan area. For those taking cruises during the summer months, the train depot in the airport operates transporting cruise passengers to Seward or Wittier.

History of Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport

Built in 1951 as Anchorage International Airport, it soon became the ‘Air Crossroads of the World’. Due to Soviet and Chinese airspace being out of bounds, ANC became the stopover for passengers flying between Europe and Asia. Although this ceased in the early 1990s Anchorage underwent renovation and expansion throughout the next decades. Renamed in 2000 to honor the US Senator Ted Stevens, it now provides over 40 airline carriers serving more than 20 passenger destinations.

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Anchorage International Airport is located in southern Alaska and you can navigate there via the ZIP code AK 99502. From the north: drive south on the Glenn Highway to Anchorage, this turns into 5th Avenue which ends at ‘L’ Street where you need to turn left. This becomes Minnesota Dive, take a right onto International Airport Road leading to the airport. From the south: drive north on Seward Highway and exit at the O’Malley interchange where you turn left on O’Malley Road. This turns into Minnesota Drive where you exit left onto International Airport Road which takes you to the airport.

Anchorage International Airport offers 16 retail outlets and half a dozen food and drink options, of which most are located in the South Terminal. The selection of restaurants, shops and art exhibitions on offer are all designed to give you an introduction to Alaskan culture. You can pick up some last minute Alaskan souvenirs, try some famous Alaskan fresh fish, or have some locally brewed ale and, if you still have time to kill, you can take a trip to the ground level to see some Alaskan art.

Should you have any special requirements as you pass through ANC airport it’s advisable to contact customer services before your arrival on +1 (907) 266-2657. If you are at the airport and need assistance there are Visitor Information Centers located in the South Terminal on Level 1, Concourse C, behind the escalators and in the North Terminal in the lobby.

• Short-stay parking

• Long-stay parking

• Car valeting

• Transfers

• Information desks

• Shopping

• High-street brands

• Newsagents

• Duty free

• Coffee shops

• Food

• Breakfast

• Fast food

• Cafés

• Drinks

• Bars

• Coffee shops

• Barber shop

• Toilets

• Disabled access

• Baby-changing facilities

• Nursery

• Airport lounge

• Trolleys

• Pet relief areas

• Baggage and freezer storage

• Hotels

Alaskan art

To take in some Alaskan culture you don’t even need to leave the airport thanks to the Alaska Native Art Displays throughout ANC. Take a walk along the Mezzanine in Concourse C and, for light-sensitive pieces, the Northern Lights Corridor to see pieces from Alaska’s finest carvers, artists and historians.

The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

Located inside the airport, the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame gives you the opportunity to learn about athletes, coaches and historic events that changed the sporting world in Alaska. Designed to honor the rich tradition the state has in sports, it includes the greats from dogsled racing to mountaineering. Visit the hall situated next to the parking garage entrance of the South Terminal or from Level 1 using the escalator in front of Bag Claim 5.

Lounge around

Buy a day pass for the Alaska Lounge in the South Terminal Concourse C, near Gate C1, and kick back and relax before your flight. Open from 5am to 1:30am everyday enjoy the free drinks, internet, newspapers and magazines, all in an air conditioned home-from-home environment.

A taste of Alaska

Straddling landside and airside you’ll find the Norton Sound Seafood House for a real taste of Alaska. Try the salmon, halibut or king crab caught off the coast of Alaska for your seafood fix before heading off on your trip.

Pre-flight tipple

For an Alaskan brewed beer, visit the Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling Co. where they offer year round signature and specialty brews with over 12 to choose from. If you’re hungry why not order a hand-crafted pizza and, if you’re short of souvenirs, visit the on-site shop for Alaskan made spirits, beers and wines.

Massage away any pre-flight stress

Located just after the hallway in Concourse B, on the opposite side from security, you’ll find the Northern Lights Spa. Whether you want to unwind with a massage or pamper yourself with a manicure, the spa offers an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of the airport. You can even treat yourself to a new look in their full service salon.

Euphony

Visit Carther’s nine towers of glass in the Grand Foyer, between Baggage Claim Wings. The famous glass artist has used 42 meters of glass to create towers that reach up to eight meters at their highest point. The incredible series of panels represent Alaska´s stunning landscape of mountains and glaciers.

Local souvenirs

If you still have some last minute gifts to buy call in to Sourdough Mercantile for some truly Alaskan souvenirs. Living up to its namesake (Sourdough means an expert on Alaska or someone who has lived there a long time) it sells everything Alaskan, from miniature vials of gold to hand carved totem poles, all made by local artists. It’s located at the head of Concourse C.