South TerminalMost domestic flights
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport South Terminal, 5000 W International Airport Road, Anchorage, AK 99502FAA rank #59 · Medium hub
ANCAnchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
At ANC, the terminal matters. Most airlines use South, international operations may use North, and a wrong-terminal mistake costs a 15-minute shuttle cycle.
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Security peakSummer tourism season, early mornings, late evenings, holidays, and periods of weather disruption
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Security
What you’re walking into
ANC's South and North terminals have separate screening operations. TSA PreCheck is available, but CLEAR is not; verify the airline terminal before arrival.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Long-term$13/day$78 weekly maximum; adjacent to South Terminal
North Terminal short-term$13/dayFirst 30 minutes free
South Terminal garage$16/dayCovered; first 30 minutes free
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
South Terminal rideshare pickup is on Level 2/Ticketing at Door 1 or Door 8. North Terminal taxi and ride services use their signed exterior zones.
The Rental Car Center is across from the South Terminal and connected by a roughly 100-yard tunnel. Free shuttles link South Terminal, North Terminal, and the rental center every 15 minutes, 24/7.
South Domestic and North International terminals are separate. The free airport shuttle connects both terminals and the Rental Car Center every 15 minutes.
ANC cell-phone waiting lotAt Rutan Place and Aviation Avenue; two minutes from either terminalRutan Place and Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99502
A free attended lot is reached from the Aviation Avenue exit; weekday capacity is 15 spaces with more than 30 evenings and weekends.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
ANC has no hotel inside or directly connected to either terminal. The closest airport hotels cluster around Lake Hood and Spenard, generally 1–3 miles away.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingCoast Inn at Lake Hood
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle operates 24 hours; call for pickup
- Parking
- Ask for a rate that explicitly includes parking during the trip
The Lakefront Anchorage
- Airport ride
- Complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle; confirm terminal pickup point
- Parking
- Extended parking is package-specific and must be reserved
Alex Hotel & Suites
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify current frequency
- Parking
- Parking length and package availability vary by travel dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected airport parking areas; Alaska weather can affect availability, so verify before depending on it.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside both terminals.
OvernightANC operates 24 hours and handles overnight flights, though services vary sharply by terminal and time.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
ANC official parking↗ANC parking and transport↗ANC taxi and rideshare↗ANC rental cars↗ANC terminal information↗