Overview
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is Alaska's largest airport and one of the busiest cargo airports in the world, a refueling stop for freighters flying between Asia and North America.
History
The airport opened in 1951 and was renamed in 2000 for longtime U.S. Senator Ted Stevens. Lake Hood next door is one of the busiest seaplane bases in the world.
Today
Cargo airlines, passenger service and bush aviation make the airport one of Anchorage's largest employment centers.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.