Anchorage (ANC) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide
Everything you need to navigate Anchorage: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.
Where can I find the official Anchorage terminal map?
The ANC airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
Anchorage official terminal map — airport authority website
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
What is in each Anchorage terminal?
Here is what each terminal or concourse at ANC handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
South Terminal (Concourses A, B, C)
The South Terminal is ANC's larger, primary terminal and handles nearly all domestic flights, including Alaska Airlines, Delta, United, American, and JetBlue. It has three concourses — A, B, and C — with Concourses A and B directly connected, making gate-to-gate movement between them straightforward. Concourse C is the most recently renovated, with a modern layout and the airport's newest gate facilities. The South Terminal houses the bulk of ANC's dining and retail, the Alaska Lounge (near gate C1), and the South Terminal security checkpoint with TSA PreCheck lanes.
North Terminal (Gates N1–N8)
The smaller North Terminal handles international departures/arrivals and seasonal charter flights; all of its gates are close together, making it simple to navigate. It has its own security checkpoint, a US Customs and Border Protection facility for international arrivals, an ATM and duty-free shop airside between gates N5 and N6, and a small cluster of Alaska-themed retail (Alaska Kids, Alaska Souvenirs and Apparel, Fashion World Accessories, David Green Fur Gallery). Dining options here are limited compared to the South Terminal.
How do I get between terminals at Anchorage?
The South and North Terminals are connected landside (before security) by both a covered pedestrian walkway — about a 5–10 minute walk between the north end of the South Terminal and the south end of the North Terminal — and a free shuttle bus that runs roughly every 15 minutes between both terminals and the Rental Car Center. There is no airside/post-security connection between the two terminals.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at ANC — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
How do I find my gate at Anchorage?
Confirm which terminal your flight uses before you head to security — South Terminal for essentially all domestic flights, North Terminal only for international and seasonal charter departures. The two terminals have separate checkpoints, so if you go to the wrong one you'll need to exit, walk or ride the shuttle over (5–10 minutes), and clear security again.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
- Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
- Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at ANC has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
- Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
- International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.
What is the easiest way to navigate Anchorage?
Experienced travellers at ANC use a short checklist every time:
- Review the map before leaving home. Open the Anchorage official map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
- Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
- Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
- Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
- Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at ANC lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.
Common questions about Anchorage maps
Where can I find the official ANC terminal map?
The official Anchorage terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://dot.alaska.gov/anc/passengers-terminal-maps.shtml. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
How do I get between terminals at ANC?
The South and North Terminals are connected landside (before security) by both a covered pedestrian walkway — about a 5–10 minute walk between the north end of the South Terminal and the south end of the North Terminal — and a free shuttle bus that runs roughly every 15 minutes between both terminals and the Rental Car Center. There is no airside/post-security connection between the two terminals.
How do I find my gate at ANC?
Confirm which terminal your flight uses before you head to security — South Terminal for essentially all domestic flights, North Terminal only for international and seasonal charter departures. The two terminals have separate checkpoints, so if you go to the wrong one you'll need to exit, walk or ride the shuttle over (5–10 minutes), and clear security again. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
What is the easiest way to navigate ANC?
Use the official interactive map at https://dot.alaska.gov/anc/passengers-terminal-maps.shtml before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. Confirm which terminal your flight uses before you head to security — South Terminal for essentially all domestic flights, North Terminal only for international and seasonal charter departures. The two terminals have separate checkpoints, so if you go to the wrong one you'll need to exit, walk or ride the shuttle over (5–10 minutes), and clear security again.
What is in each ANC terminal?
South Terminal (Concourses A, B, C): The South Terminal is ANC's larger, primary terminal and handles nearly all domestic flights, including Alaska Airlines, Delta, United, American, and JetBlue. It has three concourses — A, B, and C — with Concourses A and B directly connected, making gate-to-gate movement between them straightforward. Concourse C is the most recently renovated, with a modern layout and the airport's newest gate facilities. The South Terminal houses the bulk of ANC's dining and retail, the Alaska Lounge (near gate C1), and the South Terminal security checkpoint with TSA PreCheck lanes. North Terminal (Gates N1–N8): The smaller North Terminal handles international departures/arrivals and seasonal charter flights; all of its gates are close together, making it simple to navigate. It has its own security checkpoint, a US Customs and Border Protection facility for international arrivals, an ATM and duty-free shop airside between gates N5 and N6, and a small cluster of Alaska-themed retail (Alaska Kids, Alaska Souvenirs and Apparel, Fashion World Accessories, David Green Fur Gallery). Dining options here are limited compared to the South Terminal.
Leave-By calculator
Know exactly when to leave for ANC
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live ANC security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live ANC TSA wait times · ANC terminals guide · ANC security tips