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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
IATA: ANC ICAO: PANC
Longest Active Runway
12,400 ft
3,780 meters
Field Elevation
152 ft
46 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
61.1790°, -149.9926°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#139 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#219 of 7558
Top 2.9% percentile worldwide
National Standing (United States)
#10 in US
#44 of 2020 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+24%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,400 ft (3,780 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #139. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #219 worldwide (Top 2.9%) and #10 nationally in United States.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the undisputed transpacific freight crossroads of the globe. Positioned strategically on the Great Circle polar route between North America and Asia, hundreds of Boeing 747 and 777 freighters touch down daily to refuel and swap flight crews. Runway 07R/25L at 12,400 ft easily handles maximum gross landing and takeoff weights under challenging sub-Arctic winter conditions.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Three active runways: parallel east-west pair 07L/25R (10,600 ft) / 07R/25L (12,400 ft / 3,780 m) and north-south crosswind Runway 15/33 (10,960 ft / 3,341 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Opened in 1951 to replace Merrill Field for large commercial airliners. Flourished during the Cold War as the 'Air Crossroads of the World' for transpacific passenger refueling, pivoting post-1990 into a global air cargo sorting titan.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
World's fourth-busiest cargo airport, positioned within 9.5 hours flying time of 90% of the industrialized world, located 115 NM southwest of Fairbanks (FAI).
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Equipped with specialized heavy aircraft de-icing pads and snow-clearing fleets engineered to handle sub-zero Alaskan winters and Cook Inlet tidal crosswinds.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record & NFDC Surveyed Aeronautical Data · AirNav ANC Master Record ↗
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 152 ft (46 m MSL) in Anchorage. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

World's fourth-busiest cargo airport, positioned within 9.5 hours flying time of 90% of the industrialized world, located 115 NM southwest of Fairbanks (FAI). The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,400 ft (3,780 m)

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport's active flight strips comprise 07R/25L (12,400 ft), 15/33 (10,865 ft), 07L/25R (10,600 ft). With a longest active threshold of 12,400 ft (3,780 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
07R/25L 12,400 ft (3780m) 200 ft (61m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
15/33 10,865 ft (3312m) 200 ft (61m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
07L/25R 10,600 ft (3231m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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