Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC), Alaska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC) is a Class 1 tower-controlled airport in Anchorage, Alaska, serving as a key hub for transpacific cargo and business aviation traffic at the crossroads of North America and Asia. With three paved runways up to 12,400 feet and onsite CBP inspection services, PANC supports a wide range of long-range and international operations. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows cross-border business aviation traffic of 31,070 operations against a total tracked traffic of 198,839 operations at the field.
Runways
Ted Stevens Anchorage International has three paved runways. The longest, 07R/25L, is 12,400 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ted Stevens Anchorage International has Jet A, Jet A1, 100LL and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ted Stevens Anchorage International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ted Stevens Anchorage International recorded 31,070 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at PANC concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July and August, with noticeably lower volumes from November through February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 3,582 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Ted Stevens Anchorage International averages 30.6 freeze days in December and 5.0 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 66.2°F, and January the coldest, at 22.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ted Stevens Anchorage International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Non-radio night operations are not authorized. Non-parrot operations require prior permission at least one hour in advance. Non-radio operations require prior permission. Aircraft must provide an ETA and remain within 15 minutes of it. The control tower operates weekdays from 0730 to 1600; after hours and on holidays, contact the FAA.
FAA ramp access requires prior permission through ANC FIFO, Monday through Friday from 0600 to 1430, coordinated on frequency 135.85 or through OR AVN.
Transient military aircraft require prior permission.
Prior permission is required for ground time greater than 4 hours at airport control spots. Approval must be requested at least 48 hours before departure through ANC Gate Management, either by phone or by email to the gate management office.
Taxiway V is restricted to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less and is subject to jet blast west of taxiway E.
The runway 15 blast pad and the taxiway J run-up area on the south side have an irregular surface.
Noise sensitive areas lie to the south and east. Turbojet and turbofan departures from runways 07R, 07L, and 15 must employ the FAA close-in Noise Abatement Departure Profile or ICAO Procedure B NADP when safety permits. Contact the airport manager for further information.
Birds in the vicinity of the airport are present from spring through fall.
PCR VALUE: 663/F/A/W/T
Back-taxiing from taxiway J for departure is not authorized.
There is a 200-foot blast pad.
There is an unlighted 489-foot tower 2.5 miles northeast of the airport.
Portions of taxiway K between taxiways H and J are not visible from the control tower.
The compass calibration pad is not available.
Right turns out of ramp parking spots R-2 through R-4 are not authorized.
Flight planning within the Anchorage Bowl area can be conducted via the remote communications outlet on 122.55.
An Anchorage weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.
The security gate at taxiway V, east of taxiway E, is activated on frequency 121.75 by keying five times. The taxiway H-2 and Lakeshore taxiway gates are activated on frequency 121.75 by keying three times. If a gate is inoperative, allow 30 seconds for reset and notify airport operations.
Ramp parking spots P1, P2, and P3 present a jet blast hazard; use minimum thrust required when exiting.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -21C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ted Stevens Anchorage International has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Merrill Field (PAMR), 5.03 NM northeast.
Part of the Southern Alaska area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at PANC for large business jets?
Ted Stevens Anchorage International operates three paved runways suited to large business jet traffic. Runway 07R/25L is the longest at 12,400 feet with a 200-foot width, matching the airport's maximum paved length. Runway 15/33 offers 10,865 feet at the same 200-foot width, and runway 07L/25R provides 10,600 feet with a narrower 150-foot width. All three surfaces are asphalt or asphalt-concrete. This runway configuration supports heavy long-range aircraft operating into PANC.
Does PANC have customs clearance available for international arrivals?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available onsite at Ted Stevens Anchorage International, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This makes PANC suitable for international arrivals requiring federal inspection on landing. Operators should still confirm current inspection procedures and any agricultural declaration requirements tied to the USDA agreement before arrival. The airport's customs setup supports its role as a major gateway for transpacific and international cargo and passenger flights into Alaska.
What is the cold weather altimeter procedure at PANC?
PANC is designated a cold temperature airport, and altitude correction is required at or below -21C. Crews flying into Ted Stevens Anchorage International under these conditions need to apply the appropriate cold temperature altitude correction to published minimum altitudes. This designation reflects Anchorage's winter climate, where sub-zero conditions are common between November and March based on the days-below-32F data. Dispatchers planning approaches during cold months should factor this correction into planning.
Are there noise abatement procedures for departures at PANC?
Yes, Ted Stevens Anchorage International has designated noise sensitive areas to the south and east of the field. Turbojet and turbofan departures from runways 07R, 07L, and 15 are required to employ the FAA close-in Noise Abatement Departure Profile or ICAO Procedure B NADP when safety permits. Additional information on these procedures is available from the airport manager. Crews planning departures on these runway ends should account for this requirement during flight planning.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at PANC?
Business aviation traffic at Ted Stevens Anchorage International, seen here as cross-border traffic tracked by the FAA, peaks during the summer months. July recorded 3,582 operations and August 3,475, the two highest months in the 2025 traffic data. Winter months are notably quieter, with February at 1,698 operations and December at 1,888. This seasonal pattern aligns with reduced cold-weather operations and increased summer activity typical of Alaska aviation. Dispatchers should anticipate higher ramp and slot demand at PANC during the July-August period.