Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

We had a 7 hr overnight layover here on the way to Fairbanks. The airport has a lot of seating without armchairs in between which was perfect to stretch myself fully and sleep for a few hours through the night. The WiFi was great and allowed me to get my work done. On the way back, I enjoyed getting in and out of the souvenir shops & even picked up a northern lights fridge magnet. There are also nice restaurant options for a pick me up before your flight during the day. Late night / early morning options were obviously limited

Ted Stevens Airport is one of the nicest airports I have seen. Infrastructure is beautiful and the airport is well equipped with food vendors and souvenir stores with a plentiful amount of items. It has a very unique atmosphere that really matches Alaska's beauty. Our flight was delayed due to snowy conditions, but it's to be expected in Alaska.

A good airport with all the necessary infrastructure at a high standard. You can eat, buy souvenirs, and rent a car. What’s also worth noting is that this is one of the major cargo hubs, with many interesting aircraft that plane spotters will love to see.

The airport moved very quickly even with the shutdown. My dog wasn't sure he wanted to go and tried to escape lol. The flight was nice on Alaska Airlines. They took extra care of my needs especially when traveling with an animal.

Ted Stevens anchorage International Airport is a world-class airport located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is the largest airport in the state and provides flights to all major American cities as well as smaller cities and towns within Alaska. The airport is clean, well organized, and they have a variety of food and drink options, including Hudson news, Cinnabon, and many other places. They have every car rental facility as well, including Avis, national, enterprise, Alamo, dollar etc. Numerous hotels located nearby the hotel, and many offer a free shuttle service.

Really nice airport. Only downside is a lot of very late departures happen and there are very few places open to eat or drink. This places seems to close down wayyyyyy too early

Love this small airport. Easy moving between gates and plenty of windows to see the city around the airport.

Traveling a week before Thanksgiving and during a government shutdown...I didn't know what to expect. Security and lines were minimal for my early flight. First time in this airport since the 90s. Beautiful day outside, just cold. Lol. I enjoyed the layout of this airport, many shops and food selections. Don't forget to notice the taxidermy exhibits.

Usually, I cannot make out what is being said over the PA system on the plane. But this time I heard that my bags would be on carousel #4. Most all airports have excellent signage so that even the most oblivious can find their way. As my family has elevated my rank to, "Captain Oblivious" I especially appreciate the ease with which I can navigate. Usually finding the right baggage carousel is a toss up as most are split left and right from the entrance/escalator. 50/50 chance of getting it right unless they are labeled with the airline. Since I knew where I was going, I took my time and snapped a few pics. As I've said in previous reviews, this airport is a walk-through art show. Sacramento has a bit of that here and there, the luggage display, that big red rabbit, etc. I took a video of the lightening cloud art in the hallway to the rental cars. Enjoy!

This is an easy airport to navigate through. There are a variety of shops and restaurants. It's clean and there are plenty of seats while you wait. I love that this airport also basically has a museum integrated into it. I enjoyed seeing and reading the displays.

Love this airport. One of the only ones left with red eyes, where the stores and restaurants are open at 2AM. Small and easy to navigate. I love how they decorate the wildlife during the holidays. Also one of the last airports to still have rental cars in terminal and picked up in the garage. The chairs are easy to lay across to take a nap for long layovers. Little trick, if you're looking for local alcohol to take on your journey buy it inside the terminal at the Silver Gulch.

At Ted Stevens Airport, where the cold wind weaves, I'm strolling through terminals with joy up my sleeves. It's Thanksgiving-time, yet Christmas twinkles and breathes, With smiles so warm they could thaw frozen eaves. The vibes here are merry, like elves on reprieves This airport's a hug that never quite leaves. The people are friendly, like they've made secret pacts, Handing out kindness in well-practiced acts. Even the TSA smiles (well... mostly, in facts), And the pilots walk by like cool movie contracts. If you're stuck here awhile due to weather impacts, The charm hits you harder than jet-fuel extracts. Oh, waiting for flights here? It's practically art The cozy cafés play their small, noble part. Cinnamon smells launch your soul like a dart, And the gift shops could bankrupt your rational heart. You sit, sip, and snack like a seasoned old chart, Feeling oddly at home from the very first start. So cheers to Ted Stevens, Alaska's warm dome, Where travelers wander yet somehow feel home. A winter-lit haven beneath sky's frosty foam, A perfectly quirky, luggage-laden biome. If airports had royalty, this place would be throne A rhyming, sublime, holiday-scented syndrome.

ANC is an easy airport to navigate for departure, arrival, and car rentals. I appreciate access to round charging stations for devices, hydration station, restrooms, gift shops and eateries in close proximity. AK boarded all passengers on time. ANC encountered their first day of snow for winter season. Employees at the airport worked swiftly to de-ice multiple planes prior to take off, signal to pilot and co-pilot when to go and stop for active passageway.

I have flown out of Ted Stevens many many times. This was strangely the nicest I've ever been treated by everyone at TSA. No yelling, no angry TSA, fast walk through and zero line.

One of my favorite airports, its organized, clean, accessible and everyone is so friendly. There are a lot of cool shops and restaurants. If you have time when you arrive or before your departure flight, its worth spending time here and checking out this airport. There are a lot of little hidden gems, artwork and such where you can take a lot of pictures. It was nice to be able to come to Alaska for the first time and be able to take a lot of pictures right at the airport without setting foot outside. It was a nice welcome to the state. Need to pick up a rental....not a problem. Once you get off the plane, follow the signs and the car rental is within the airport. No need to hop onto a shuttle. Dropping off the vehicle is a breeze too, and it brings you back to the same place where you picked up the vehicle. The walk to and from the gate is hassle free. I am sure that if you come to Anchorage during the peak summer season, then the airport is more chaotic but even though we arrived after the summer season, it was still busy. Shops and restaurants were open.

Picturesque airport! We didn't stop. Cargo on one side and passenger craft on the other.

Clean airport. Baggage check in was very nice and was joking with customers. TSA was very polite and moved people through quickly. Very efficient in the running. I would have expected more businesses to be open late at night with the amount of flights going to the 48 over night. All in all, a very comfortable airport.

Huge airport, but easy to navigate. Unfortunately, there weren't a lot of dining options that early in the morning. 2025 #11

We landed in the early evening and walked around a bit before our local connection on Kenai Aviation. This airport is the busiest airport in Alaska, and has a large number of flights from international destinations. We were, however, disappointed that most of the shops were already closed by 6:30 pm. Our return flight to the lower 48 was scheduled for early morning (2 am), so we arrived at 8 pm via our hotel's shuttle. Again, we were too early to check our baggage, so we ended up at a restaurant for a drink and a bite to eat and people watch. It was disappointing to find most shops closed, especially if you wanted a last minute souvenir from Alaska. Since I require a wheelchair, we found out that attendants go home at 11 pm, even though this airport is busy all night long, with many flights scheduled through the night. Overall, check in at Alaska Airlines went smoothly and security went smoothly because I was in a wheelchair, and my husband was able to push me in the wheelchair all the way to the gate. I loved the decor in the airport - Alaska touched my soul in a way few places do so I was happy to see the life sized polar and brown bears on display. An artic Fox display was also impressive. Hopefully life will bring me back to Alaska, and I will be able to visit the airport again.

Kind of dated international airport. Check in area was easy to navigate. PreCheck was quiet when I went through although there is no Clear option. Only an Alaska lounge so if you're flying one of the big three you're limited with areas to work (none) and dining, which wasn't too bad. Gate areas have limited charging but plenty of worn seating.

This airport was one of the easiest and most pleasant airport experiences I've had in a long time. To begin with, you exit in to the terminals and immediately feel like you're in Alaska. From artwork to the lighting, it just made me so happy to land, late at night and feel welcomed. Secondly, it's very easy to navigate and the rental car counters and the pick up for cars are conveniently located right downstairs from baggage claim. No shuttles or long waits which made it easy picking up and returning our car. Flying in, you get views galore and begin your Alaska experience. It's also a close drive to the downtown and many nearby hotels have shuttles running well after midnight during the busy travel season. Truly a pleasant travel experience both arriving and departing.

4 stars This airport is small, but mighty! As soon as I got out of the gate, I was blown away by the views of snow-covered mountains. I believe they are the Chugach Mountains. The airport wasn't too crowded and there were plenty of stores inside that sold souvenirs & books by Alaskan authors that most would not be able to get anywhere else. I ended up purchasing Alaska-themed stickers, guitar pick, magnet, & a sweater. Prices were extremely reasonable for an airport. Too bad my luggage is non-extendable :( but that just means I have to come back in the future :)

Cleanliness: 5 Variety of shops: 5 Variety of restaurants: 5 TSA: 5 Check in: 5 Baggage claim: 5 We flew into the Anchorage Airport thissummer, so we could visit the surrounding attractions. The airport is an average size airport and provides many flights to domestic and international destinations. Everything from the ticketing, check in, TSA, and Baggage claim was very easy and stree free. This airport has plenty of options when it comes to shopping and restaurants. I'm sure that we will fly through this airport in the near future.

Small but I'm able to get through security and my gate with no problems. Only thing that sucks I had to get a connecting flight but not their fault. While looking around all the shops and eateries were very clean. Airport staff was polite and professional Delta staff and airport staff were nice as well. Seams like there is always a smile on their face Made my traveling experience easy going. I had to transfer to another plane to get to this one. Hopefully I can find a direct flight when I come back

Small airport, but you can find everything you need. We departed from this airport and everything went pretty smoothly. TSA was fast. They have plenty of seating and restaurants open late as a lot of flights fly out very late from this airport. Their are areas where you can charge your phone. It is clean and easy to navigate. The car rental is on site.

I've been doing a lot of traveling lately, and I gotta say...airports are not my favorite place to be. But as far as airports go, Ted Stevens is a pretty good one! I had never been to Anchorage before, so I was a little surprised at how big this place was. It was also bright, clean, cheerful, and had tons of amenities. Including a Grundéns shop right in the terminal! (If you're not familiar, Grundéns is pretty much the preferred rain gear of fishers, boaters, and most outdoorsy people - especially in wet and rugged Alaska.) There was also a large outpost of popular local 49th State Brewing, and several other restaurants. The trip to the rental car area was a long one, but was well-signed, and the process itself was one of the friendliest and most efficient ever. The rental car manager even gave me his card and said to text if there were any problems. This is quite the contrast to my last rental car experience in SLO, where there was zero response when I had a problem with my car. The return trip to get home was equally easy. I may not find myself in Anchorage very often, but it's nice to know there's an easy-to-navigate airport to look forward to!

'Ello Chaps, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the state's busiest airport, seeing approximately six million visitors each year. That's busy for Alaska, but slow for someone from a major city. However, that's also what makes this airport standout. There is great design and aesthetics throughout the airport that truly make you feel like you're in Alaska. The art on display and throughout the terminal is fantastic. There's a fun kids play area and a small library (though a bit more care could be given to the condition of this little control tower library). Also, if you have time to spare, head upstairs to the Observation area. Great views. There are a variety of restaurants and shops pre-security and post-security, although the prices are excessively high. 49th State Brewery charged $20 for a basic glass of wine; even for Alaska and airport standards this is excessive. Another complaint is the rental car companies who act like predators in their process, trying to take advantage of customers who may not know any better, attempting to get a 'yes' on every single upcharge. Many people have personal car insurance and credit cards who provide insurance coverages for rental cars. These rental car companies already have a person's information on file before arrival, so what should be a 90 second process becomes a 10-15 check in process per person, which is the last thing you want to deal with when you've landed after 12 hours of travel at 1 a.m. As a "non corporate" location, the car rental companies seem to make up rules willy nilly that not only counter corporate rules and policies, but further aggravate the customer who rents vehicles on a near weekly basis. Whether you're in the airport or out in the perimeter, the plane views are in a league of their own. The airport has a number of publicly-accessible spaces where you can see some of the largest aircraft in the world fly in and out with a steady flow of 747s, 330s, 777s, and more. Overall I give Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 4 Stars out of 5. It's very accessible, clean, and just a cool airport, but the excessive cost of goods and services and predatory practices from the rental car companies leave something to be desired.

Our group joked as we all walked in we finally saw a bear! They have a few taxidermy animals in cases you can look at, and many stores for shipping. They have breweries, eateries and of course Starbucks. We all stopped by at Starbucks, and a few of the other locations for some food and a quick bite before the flight. Their process of security is very quick and we didn't have to wait long. The staff is friendly and professional

This is a cool little airport with some great restaurants and bars. I plan to grab some food before we fly out.

We've only flown in and out of here one time, but I can tell you everybody was impressed with the layout, decor, and the sheer number of moose that adorned the place! As with many things in Alaska, I appreciate that they really embrace what they are and where they are! The only way that this could get better is if they added one additional statue of an Alaskan animal species to the place each year. Keep up the good work!

Saw a moose for the first time in May 2022 was really cool. Visited for the second time in February 2024 and I'm glad to see that the moose decided to stay. Looking forward to seeing the moose again for the next visit. Will keep you posted :)

ANC Not our final stop but when we arrived around 1:30a for a long layover the airport was busy. Our continuing next departure gate was right across McDonald's so we grabbed a quick bite to eat. Unfortunately, they don't serve breakfast so I had a McDouble and fries at 2:30a in the morning. The airport is named after Senator Ted Stevens who served as Alaska's Senator from 1968 to 2009. He was also a WWII pilot. There is a nice art gallery located in the mezzanine of Concourse C. This airport never sleeps... open 24 hours, year round. Many of the shops are Alaskan-themed merchandise offering many cool unique souvenirs. Unfortunately, I am unable to comment about parking, TSA, baggage claim or car rental since this was only a connecting flight stop. Review #3122

Smaller airport but easy enough to get ticketed, baggage and through security. Appears to be clean too. Signage for B concourse is divided so be aware of your gate number. Could use a little more prominence of digital signage for flight information.

Bit of a trial checking in as we are used to being at least three hours ahead of departure time. So the hallway was so crowded and no one knew where to go but eventually we figured it out. Then told we could not get our baggage tags until 7:30pm. Time was 7:16. We waited then headed straight for drinks and supper. Our daughter had told us that the Forty Niners served great beers. She was right! We both got the Nitros which were similar to Guiness. I got the halibut and chips and hubby got the elk burger. Both definitely delicious and not what we can get in our home town. Off we went for the first part of our long sojourn home.

Really happy with my experience in this airport, very modern, but with Alaskan charm. Lots of shopping and dining options, security wasn't terrible on a Saturday. Flew in on United late at night on a Saturday and out on United late afternoon the following Saturday. Only wish that it was easier to find where to go for Lyft! Not super clearly marked. I will not be disappointed to fly in here again

ANC is one of my favorite airports to fly into and one I always make sure to get a window seat for, because the approach gives you some amazing views when mother nature is playing nice. Highlights: + TSA precheck is available here + Airport is relatively small, so walking from check in to security to gate is relatively easy an. + This airport operates 24 hours, so as long as your pilot doesn't time out, they won't cancel due to operations being ceased +/- Not the greatest airport to try and find something to eat if you have food allergies, especially gluten +/- - Transportation, especially if you've arranged with your cruise is right next to baggage claim, and it is relatively easy to get a taxi or Uber during the day, though expect price surges on Uber during the early early morning flights (i.e. 1:20 am ) + There is a Delta Sky Club or Alaska Airlines lounge if you have proper access, else the are the typical seats at the gates + Lots of interesting picture opportunities, from the giant moose , sea plane, to other wildlife and other art displays + If you're into plane spotting, this is a good airport to see some of the larger cargo planes or cargo plane you might not typically see in other airports. From the anc plane spotting website, the places to see the planes are from the " pullouts along Postmark Drive, Northern Lights Boulevard, and Pt. Woronzof Road for the best views of aircraft arriving and departing. Another great location for viewing is along the fence at the end of South Airpark Place."

It's an airport; you know what you're getting. If I have a reasonable experience at security with minimal hassles, a place to buy a cold drink and a comfortable place to sit and watch the planes take off and land while I wait for my flight, I'm generally fairly happy. This airport checked all those boxes

Small Airport with 2 main terminals B & C. Terminal C is appears to be Alaska Airline... everyone else is in B. If you look out to the Apron, you can see huge cargo 747's at stands... its simply amazing. Both terminals offer power on the walls... but I did not see any at seat power in Terminal C. What makes this a 3 star airport is the wifi... the free wifi constantly drops connection

ANC is a scenic airport with a mountain range in view from the terminal building. I've come through here twice, both times for an Alaskan cruise. The first time, Princess Cruise Lines stuck it to us with a 7 hour wait for our return flight home, so relatively speaking, I've spent a lot of time per trip here! There is also a laid back atmosphere here appropriate for being out in the independent and uncrowded frontier of our country.

I like this airport! Right after you get off the plane you have a great view of the mountains. The decor inside is perfect for the location with wildlife and a cool plane inside. It is a small airport and easy to navigate. Security lines are short and move fast. Car rental center is next door (no shuttle needed) and there is a train that comes to the airport (no idea where it goes!). My only complain is the lack of food options in the morning. The only time I would eat at this airport is before a flight home or to get food to take on the plane home. However before 11am your only option is McDonalds.

American Airlines overwhelmed with several planes leaving. Lines long, several self-check baggage machines were not working. Then after waiting in two lines for lengthy time was told that our flight couldn't be processed until all passengers on first plane were processed as they only had one baggage ramp and baggage would be misdirected. So don't be prepared and show up early thinking you are doing good!

This would be the 2nd time here or 4 round trips. The airport is nice and the car rental place and parking lot are attached. The decor has stuffed taxidermy consisting of bears, moose, and musk on. So that's pretty cool. The airport is fairly small and easy to navigate around. For some reason, it seems arriving flights from Chicago and Minneapolis are delayed here. Must be the turbulence over Canada. I had a Halibut sandwich with fries by gate B. I also bought some last souvenir gifts of a water globe with bears and a state license plate mug. Until next time!

Flew out of Anchorage back to LAX after a week long cruise. When we were checking in, we heard people saying their flights were delayed 3 days and were finally flying out that day. Unfortunately, we experienced a similar situation but not nearly as bad/long. Our flight was delayed twice and then cancelled due to staffing issues grrrrr! The only person working for United Airlines that was helpful and knew what she was doing was a supervisor. Poor lady was there in the morning when she checked us in and was still there working when we found out our flight was cancelled around 11pm! She assisted us in getting meal vouchers and tried to get us rebooked onto another flight, dealt with being yelled at by other customers, and had to teach her fellow coworkers what to do. We were able to get a flight the next morning at 530, but we ended up taking 3 flights to get to LAX instead of our original booking that had only one layover. The airport itself was fine. Restrooms were clean, lots of seating at the terminal gates, gift shops for snacks and souvenirs, several food options including Cinnabon, McDonald's, and a sit down seafood restaurant.

This airport is Alaska AF. It is named after long-time US Senator from Alaska, Ted Stevens. It dates back to 1951 and covers 4,000 acres. It has 2 terminals, North (Concourse A, Concourse B, and Concourse C) and South (International Terminal), 3 runways and a helipad. The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame is located in the lower level of the South Terminal. It is small but nice. I would definitely check it out if you have time to kill. Fun facts: The airport is less than 9.5 hours from 90% of the industrial world and is second in the Nation for landed weight of cargo aircraft. They have stuffed wild game all through the airport and wildlife related art throughout the terminal. They are currently having construction going on in front of the departures area, so you have to walk across a little plywood bridge to get to the sidewalk to into the terminal after being dropped off. The airport is very clean, but could use some dining options. They have a few Denali Pretzels, A couple of Humpy's, a McDonald's and of course a Starbucks. What made the limited dining options even worse, was that most of them were closed when I was catching my night flight around 8PM. That really sucked. They have charging stations outside off most of the gates and the chairs at the gates are relatively comfortable. As most airports now do, this airport has free wifi. They also offer FREE COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone over the age of 12 right at the airport. Other of the airport's amenities include a military lounge, ATMs, a barbershop, nursing rooms, pet relief areas (1 post-security and 3 outside), and a nursery. So, I suggest planning on eating before you come here, especially if it is early morning or evening. I really like this airport. It is like a museum inside of an airport. It could use a little updating, but it is not too far behind most other airports.

Terrible check in line at 16:41, August 2nd. Terrible experience. Great design but terrible management of lines.

Easy to navigate and the main airport for alaska. everything is indoors obviously with the weather but clean. rental car center easy and fast to find. Ride pick up along with baggage claim was easy to get to. Its not a big airport but for what it is its solid

favorite airport for planespotting and just lots of real resturants and less fast food than many places, tons of gift shops and a plane viewing area in the south terminal five stars.

This was such a cool airport! Bass Pro meets public air transportation, with stuffed animals, shops, wooden frame log cabin like ceilings and walls, and fun visual props everywhere. Landing here it looks like a very small airport, and it's not really large, was almost a bit fearful the runway wouldn't be long enough for our plane to stop, tho we did and taxing to the terminal was minutes away. Baggage claim was fast, yet crowded, it's not a large area, especially when there is more than one plane full of visitors trying to get their baggage. Really was a beautiful airport, very clean and well kept.

Small airport. Few options to eat and drink. Parking isn't bad but getting help for missing items or issues is a bit of a hassle.

Very clean, quiet and modern airport with typically fast security checkpoints and easy bag drops. The wifi isn't the fastest, but it is free. The restaurant options could be better. There simply are not a lot of places to eat, perhaps due in part to how late flights typically arrive and depart Anchorage. The McDonald's is always packed and there is at least one sit down restaurant that's usually open late, but I can't speak for the food. If you have some down time, enjoy checking out the Native and wildlife exhibits. Fascinating stuff. Daily parking is very affordable, around $10/day last I knew.

Everything! Easy check in, good directions, lots of food choices! Security was great, they were very nice and polite.

Arriving at ANC mid day, the view from airplane window was amazing. I normally don't like a window seat but I chose right side to see this view. Great introduction to beautiful state 49. Departing or landing at night also bring some advantage. I arrived early enough and found an area where I can spot many cargo planes. While most of the Queen of the skies retired as PAX, cargo carriers still operate B747-8F or older -400F. If you like this aircraft type, night time is a perfect time to be to spot as many as you want. Cargo plane stops here for refueling. As this airport operates 24/7, restaurants open late too. Lastly, they have a perfect spot for selfies. Moose is at the terminal waiting for you to take pictures in case you couldn't spot real one while in Alaska. I saw real moose twice but still took a selfie with this airport moose, lol

I have flown into this airport many times. It's such a beautiful airport with so many things to look at. They have a great bar to sit and have a cold Alaskan beer as well with great food. When I flew in back in 2014 my luggage got lost in Ft worth. Apparently it didn't make the flight. So after filing a lost luggage report I pretty much thought I was screwed. After 2 days I got a call saying they were delivering my luggage to my condo. I love all the stuffed animals they have throughout the airport. Especially the huge grizzly bear near the United airline checkin. It's a very nice airport

Cute little airport, very friendly staff. I loved the beautiful views in Winter! There is ample of space for hanging out here!

Definitely a smooth transition through the airport. Easy pick up and drop off, rental cars are just a short walk, and lots of last minute food and gift choices.

Airport is a bit small, but there are usually places that are open (food, drinks, small trinkets to buy). I would say that places close a bit early (like most of Alaska) so don't expect a lot of places after 5-6pm. Lots of seats with quieter areas to sleep in case of a long layover. My go-tos for food/coffee are Starbucks and McDonald's in terminal C.

It's a small but beautiful airport. The American Airlines staff was very friendly and pleasant to talk to. We walked around the airport and saw some really nice exhibits.