Why go
- Consolidated city-borough in Alaska, US.
- Known for Denali National Park, Mount McKinley.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Denali National Park & Reserve (Mt. McKinley, Alaska).
- Served by Wasilla Airport (WWA).
History
Anchorage, officially the Municipality of Anchorage, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alaska. With a population of 291,247 at the 2020 census, it contains nearly 40 percent of the state's population. The Anchorage metropolitan area, which includes Anchorage and the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 398,328 in 2020, accounting for more than half the state's population. At 1,706 sq mi (4,420 km2) of land area, the city is the fourth-largest by area in the U.S.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 34 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (73Q, Saab 340, 734, 737-800, DH8, BE1…) · 29 routes: Adak Island, Aniak, Barrow, Bethel, Chicago, Cold Bay*, Cordova, Deadhorse, Dillingham*, Fairbanks, Homer*, Honolulu, Juneau, Kenai*, King Salmon*, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mcgrath, Nome, Point Barrow*, Portland, Sand Point*, Seattle, St Mary's*, St. Paul Island*, Unalakleet*, Valdez*
- Era Alaska 7H (DH8, BE1) · 10 routes: Aniak, Bethel, Cordova, Fairbanks, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, St Mary's, Unalakleet, Valdez
- Peninsula Airways KS (Saab 340) · 9 routes: Aniak, Cold Bay, Dillingham, King Salmon, Mcgrath, Point Barrow, Sand Point, St. Paul Island, Unalakleet
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, 757, 73J) · 3 routes: Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle*
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 3 routes: Chicago, Denver, Seattle
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, 737) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Phoenix
- Aero Flight GV (BEC) · 1 route: Kenai
- Alaska Central Express KO · 1 route: Iliamna
- US Airways US (A319, A320) · 1 route: Phoenix
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wasilla Airport (WWA); 134 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Tote Maritime Anchorage Terminal, 5.5 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Anchorage, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.