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Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport (ANC)
Airport Information
(Anchorage, Alaska - AK, USA)
 Facilitating travel for some five million passengers per year, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is a busy airport and actually America's premier facility in terms of cargo. Close to both Southwood Park and Turnagain Heights, and situated just 2 miles / 3 km to the south-west of downtown Anchorage, almost ten percent of all jobs in Anchorage are related to the city's busy airport and aviation industry.
The airport itself is integral to both the city of Anchorage and to the entire state of Alaska, for which it provides an important gateway. With daily flights to US cities, as well as to a variety of international destinations, the airport's two terminals are constant hives of activity and service around 60 different airlines, of which Alaska Airlines is especially prominent.
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Buses operated by the Municipality of Anchorage People Mover Bus Company run to downtown Anchorage and other destinations from the airport, such as the city's Midtown district and neighbouring ski resort of Girdwood. Taxis, private shuttle operators, free hotel shuttles and limousines are all available at Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport, transporting you to your accommodation. Hire cars are also provided onsite by a number of internationally known companies. Near to Anchorage Airport and connected by public transport are the national parks of Denali, Lake Clark and Wrangell St. Elias.
Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport (ANC) Information: History and Facilities
In 1948, the regional congress decided to approve the proposal to build a new airport close to Anchorage and next to Lake Hood. After several years of combined planning and construction, Alaska was pleased to announce the opening of its latest airport in 1953. Anchorage Airport was an immediate success and was soon serving around 90% of the state's overall passenger traffic.
By 1960, Anchorage Airport was beginning to be known as the 'Air Crossroads of the World' and was being used for many international stopovers. At this stage, the main runway was lengthened to 3,200 metres / 10,500 feet and in 1966, the new Hexagon Terminal was built. In 1977, the new traffic control tower opened, followed three years later by the North International Terminal. More recently in the year of 2000, the airport was renamed, becoming the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Between the two terminals at the Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport, there are ATMs, bureau de change and a bank, along with a good selection of outlets for food and beverages. The main airport eateries include the Café Del Mundo, Chilli's Too, Cinnabon and the HMS Host Food Court. Some impressive duty-free shopping and other stores are also to be found onsite at the airport, such as Hudson News and Gifts, Mosquito Books and the David Green Travel Shop.
Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport (ANC) Information: About Anchorage Tourism
Anchorage is a wealthy oil city, attracting visitors with both business and leisure agendas. Those in the latter category come for the city's mix of modern facilities including its centers of cultural and historical interest. Places worthy of note include the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, Anchorage Fire Department Museum, Oscar Anderson House Museum, Alaska State Troopers Museum, Museum of Natural History, and the Heritage Library Museum.
Ted Stevens Airport (ANC) offers the advantage of being close to both the city of Anchorage itself, and the spectacular Alaskan wilderness and its many recreational activities. For families staying in Anchorage, the H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark provides a fun day out for all the family with its myriad of water-based attractions, while both Alaska Zoo and the exciting Imaginarium complex are also worthy of a mention. Meanwhile, sport lovers often come to the city to check out the impressive baseball and ice hockey scenes.
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