Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) delays and on-time record

Anchorage, Alaska PANC #59 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at ANC.

FAA status: No delays reported Updated 3 min ago
Weather now: VFR 48°F Observed 6 h ago
Late departures: 16.5%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for ANC

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at ANC right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 3 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at ANC

VFR

48°F9°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind: 140° 14 mph, gusts 29
Visibility: 10+ mi
Clouds: SCT 7,500 ft, OVC 9,000 ft
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Pressure: 29.97 inHg

METARMETAR PANC 101153Z 14012G25KT 10SM SCT075 OVC090 09/01 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 14031/1111 SLP148 60002 70004 T00890011 10089 20067 56017

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 6 h ago.

On-time performance at ANC

Based on 6,653 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

16.5%Departures late

20.3%Arrivals late

0.62%Cancelled

11.0 minAverage departure delay

On-time performance by airline at ANC
Airline	Departures	Late	Cancelled
Alaska Airlines	4,612	13.1%	0.56%
Delta Air Lines	879	23.2%	0.34%
United Airlines	698	14.9%	1.86%
American Airlines	308	35.7%	0.32%
Southwest Airlines	156	49.4%	0.00%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at ANC

A ground stop holds flights bound for ANC at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

Dress in layers. Anchorage weather changes quickly even in summer.
The taxidermied Alaskan animals on the baggage claim level are a popular stop while you wait for your bags.
If you connect between the South and North terminals, you must re-clear security, so budget at least an hour for the transfer.
Lost and found is located through the downstairs tunnel on the way to the parking garage.