Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC)
Anchorage, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
PANC
IATA
ANC
City
Anchorage
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
152 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
61.1743, -149.9962
Overview
Major cargo hub on polar routes with extreme weather, mountain flying, and bush pilot training.
Current Weather at PANC
Pilots flying into or out of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR PANC 210053Z 00000KT 10SM BKN022 BKN027 OVC095 09/06 A2979 RMK AO2 RAB40E53 SLP088 P0000 T00890056Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF PANC 202334Z 2100/2206 27003KT P6SM SCT045 BKN080 TEMPO 2100/2104 -SHRA BKN015 OVC050 FM210800 19009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 FM211200 17010KT P6SM -RA SCT025 BKN040 FM211800 16012G22KT P6SM -SHRA SCT045 BKN060 FM212300 16020G35KT P6SM BKN050Decode METAR for PANC
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for PANC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for PANC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Anchorage. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like PANC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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