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Airports / Alaska / ANC
Large airport · ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Anchorage, Alaska · 152 ft elevation. 9 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
4,680 ratings
9
Operators based
152
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Anchorage, AlaskaELEV 152 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
4,680
Google reviews
ratings on Google
9
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
152
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#99 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 4680 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
9 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 95% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Merrill Field (MRI), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Anchorage, Alaska, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC / ANC) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 152 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, 40 Mile Air, Ltd., Alaska Air Transit, and Alaska Central Express are based here, 9 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Merrill Field (MRI, 5 nm), Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF, 7 nm), and Birchwood Airport (PABV, 20 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 12,400-foot paved runway, ANC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ANC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Anchorage.
2 FBOs serve PANC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Anchorage
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWhen the northern lights shimmer over Alaska, Anchorage is the perfect basecamp to view this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of color. In addition, Anchorage has unrivaled outdoor adventures on skis, skates, and sleds to fill your days from November to April. We invite you to play in the snow, curl up next to the fireplace and celebrate winter the Alaskan way.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.00
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Anchorage
Your FBO? Claim it, freeIts vast size, breathtaking scenery and limitless outdoor recreational opportunities draw thousands of visitors to Alaska each year. Signature's northernmost FBO is the gateway to Denali National Park as well as a year-round stopover for people traveling to and from the Pacific Rim. Whether attending to business or enjoying the sites, Signature-Anchorage has you covered.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.55
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The WiFi was great and allowed me to get my work done.”
Narayan Sidarth5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
PANC
IATA
ANC
FAA / Local
ANC
Elevation
152 ft
Coordinates
61.1790° N · 149.9926° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 152 ft, ANC sits higher than 56% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 12,400 ft
- 07R/25L12,400 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/3310,865 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07L/25R10,600 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,400 ft
ANC's 12,400 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators9
- Alaska Central ExpressAnchorage · Part 13519 aircraft · PANC
- 40 Mile Air, Ltd.Anchorage · Part 1354.8(13)7 aircraft · PANC
- Northern Air CargoAnchorage · Part 1354.4(73)5 aircraft · PANC
- Alaska Air TransitAnchorage · Part 1354.5(63)4 aircraft · PANC
- Reeve Air AlaskaAnchorage · Part 1354.6(21)3 aircraft · PANC
- Clearwater Air, Inc.Anchorage · Part 1352 aircraft · PANC
- Everts Air AlaskaAnchorage · Part 1354.3(118)PANC
- TransNorthern AviationAnchorage · Part 1354.6(11)PANC
- Alpha Aviation LLCAnchorage · Part 1354.6(9)PANC
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
- 7nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
- 20nmPABVBirchwood AirportBirchwood
- 27nmWWAWasilla AirportWasilla
- 36nmPAQWarren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal AirportPalmer
- 52nmENAKenai Municipal AirportKenai
Location
Open the full mapPANC · Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · Anchorage, AK
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ANC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,256 nm | 3h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,742 nm | 4h 27m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,752 nm | 4h 28m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,843 nm | 4h 41m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,000 nm | 5h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,020 nm | 5h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,035 nm | 5h 8m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,056 nm | 5h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ANC?
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,400 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ANC?
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 12,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ANC?
- Yes. 9 charter operators list Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport as a home base, including 40 Mile Air, Ltd., Alaska Air Transit, Alaska Central Express. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve ANC: Atlantic Aviation Anchorage and Signature Flight Anchorage. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ANC?
- The closest alternate is Merrill Field (MRI), about 5 nm away, followed by Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) at 7 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ANC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 19m (1,256 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 27m (1,742 nm), San Francisco about 4h 28m (1,752 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.