ANC Delays Right Now
Live flight delay status at Ted Stevens Anchorage International (Anchorage)
Live FAA status
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status (nasstatus.faa.gov). Updates every ~2 minutes.
Why flights get delayed at ANC
The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). 82% of departures are on time. When there is a delay, it's typically around 55 minutes — a noticeable wait. About 1.7% of flights get cancelled.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes.
Worst airlines for delays at ANC
Ranked by lowest historical on-time rate. Based on airlines with 500+ flights in our dataset.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 69% | 108 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 90 min |
| Alaska Airlines | 82% | 48 min |
| United Airlines | 84% | 70 min |
Most reliable airlines at ANC
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 84% | 70 min |
| Alaska Airlines | 82% | 48 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 90 min |
| American Airlines | 69% | 108 min |
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