What's the busiest hour for departures at ANC?

Departures from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport peak at 07:00 local time, averaging 19 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of ANC?

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1.5 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from ANC?

Alaska Airlines, (AS) is the largest operator at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with 103 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from ANC?

Seattle (SEA) is the most-flown destination, with 95 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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ANC Airport - Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, United States. Departures peak at 07:00 local, averaging 19 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-13. Schedule coverage: 4 days observed.

Peak departure hour

07:00

19 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

1.5 flights/hr

Traffic score

82/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 206.9 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 23:00 local (30 flights/hr). Total: 231.1 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 103
2. Aero Flight GmbH & Co (GV) 65
3. American Airlines (AA) 22
4. Qatar Airways (QR) 22
5. United Airlines, (UA) 19

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Seattle (SEA) 95
2. 🇺🇸 Kenai (ENA) 69
3. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 34
4. 🇺🇸 Fairbanks (FAI) 30
5. 🇺🇸 Minneapolis (MSP) 19

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at ANC?: Departures from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport peak at 07:00 local time, averaging 19 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of ANC?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1.5 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from ANC?: Alaska Airlines, (AS) is the largest operator at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with 103 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from ANC?: Seattle (SEA) is the most-flown destination, with 95 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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