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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · Anchorage, US

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Thursday1 / 1 Open

Terminal SOUTH

South Checkpoint

1:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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All Terminals

105min

TSA Security (Expected)

+1h Forecast

86min

TSA Security (Expected)

+2h Forecast

102min

TSA Security (Expected)

+3h Forecast

70min

TSA Security (Expected)

+4h Forecast

71min

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Wait distribution

ANC · historical pattern

0–5 m4%

5–10 m6%

10–15 m10%

15–20 m14%

20–30 m22%

30–45 m26%

45–60 m12%

60+ m6%

P50 24 min

P90 52 min

P99 78 min

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ANC Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is approximately 50 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 75 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 30 minutes.

TSA security lines at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) currently average about 50 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 25 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

Yes, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 25 minutes compared to 50 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through TSA security at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.

For domestic flights at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, arrive at least 110 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.