Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Security wait right now, how busy ANC is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 10–20 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 15–30 min
- Arrive
- 2 h / 3 h domestic / international
Modeled from FAA passenger volumes, TSA's daily screening numbers, time of day and current airport conditions; refreshed every 15 minutes, not a checkpoint sensor. How we estimate
How busy is ANC airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is short: about 10–20 min (updated 12:02 PM AKDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (15–30 min) and be lightest around 9 PM (5–15 min).
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is a mid-size U.S. airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsNormal
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowScattered Rain Showers, 39°F
- LocationAnchorage, AK
- Passengers / year2,556,191
- U.S. rank#56 of 501
- CodesANC · PANC
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 5 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 6 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
ANC airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at ANC right now (checked 12:02 PM AKDT).
Weather at ANC: Scattered Rain Showers, 39°F, good visibility and high clouds (VFR).
The FAA lists airport-wide programs only. A single late or cancelled flight is shown by your airline, so check its app as well. Delays at all U.S. airports →
How early to get to ANC
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Anchorage and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.
| Trip | Arrive before departure |
|---|---|
| Domestic, carry-on only | 1 h 30 min – 2 h |
| Domestic, checked bag | 2 h |
| International | 3 h |
| Flying 7 AM–9 AM | add 15–30 min |
Getting to ANC: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is in Anchorage, AK. For drop-off, follow the Departures signs to your airline's curb; curbside stopping is for active loading only, and pick-ups are usually directed to the arrivals curb or the cell-phone lot. At the busiest hours today (7 AM–9 AM) add time for curb and garage traffic.
Parking rates, cell-phone lot and shuttle details are on the official ANC website.
Airports near Anchorage
Security wait right now at the closest alternatives to ANC.
ANC airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at ANC right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 10–20 min (updated 12:02 PM AKDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at ANC today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at ANC as of 12:02 PM AKDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is ANC airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at ANC as of 12:02 PM AKDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official ANC website.
How busy is ANC airport today?
Today (Saturday) ANC security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (15–30 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (10–20 min).
What time does TSA open at ANC?
Security checkpoints at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport open before the first morning departures, which at most U.S. airports means around 4–5 AM (earlier at some large hubs). Hours differ by checkpoint and terminal, so for a very early flight confirm on the official ANC website.
Where do I drop off passengers at ANC?
Follow the Departures signs to the upper or departures-level curb for your airline. Curbside stopping is for active loading only; at peak hours (7 AM–9 AM) allow extra time for curb traffic. Cell-phone lots and parking rates are listed on the official ANC website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at ANC?
PreCheck lanes usually run during the main morning-to-evening operating hours but can open later and close earlier than standard lanes, and not every checkpoint has one. Outside those hours PreCheck travelers are screened in the standard lane, so plan for the standard wait.
How early should I get to ANC?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the ANC security line alone can reach 30 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live ANC TSA wait times?
They are modeled estimates refreshed every 15 minutes, not a camera or sensor count at the checkpoint. They combine FAA passenger volume, TSA's daily national screening numbers, the hour, weekday, holiday periods and current FAA and weather conditions.
Where can I see the hour-by-hour ANC security forecast?
The ANC TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.