How busy is Ted Stevens Anchorage International right now?

The TSA wait at ANC is about about 6 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ANC is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ANC?

The FAA airport status for ANC (Ted Stevens Anchorage International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ANC has an on-time departure rate of 82%, with an average delay of 55 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ANC busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC). TSA wait is currently about about 6 min. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time from ANC. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 6 min).

Is Ted Stevens Anchorage International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ANC. On a typical day, 82% of departures from Ted Stevens Anchorage International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 55 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Ted Stevens Anchorage International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ANC delays. Historically, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 55 minutes. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

What is the average departure delay at Ted Stevens Anchorage International?

When departures at ANC (Ted Stevens Anchorage International) are delayed, the average delay is about 55 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Ted Stevens Anchorage International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At ANC, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 55 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Ted Stevens Anchorage International?

ANC is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Ted Stevens Anchorage International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including ANC. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 6 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at ANC?

The TSA wait at ANC is about about 6 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 6 min). The busiest period is 10 AM (25-31 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International — Anchorage

ANC delays today: Ted Stevens Anchorage International has an on-time departure rate of about 82%. The FAA airport status for ANC typically shows an average delay of 55 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 6 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 6 min). The busiest period is 10 AM (25-31 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 6 min)|Busiest: 10 AM (25–31 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 82% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes.

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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United Airlines84%

Alaska Airlines82%

Delta Air Lines79%

American Airlines69%

Hawaiian Airlines44%

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