Anchorage airport infrastructure: Projects moving forward
June 02, 2025
Alaska Business magazine talks with our team about how they are enhancing safety, efficiency, and capacity at Anchorage International Airport
Busy airports require constant maintenance and upkeep, and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) continues to enhance its infrastructure with several key projects underway in 2025. These projects represent significant investments in Anchorage¡¯s position as a critical node in global air cargo networks. ¡°During the COVID-19 pandemic, ANC rose to become the third busiest airport for air cargo in the world. Today, it remains the second busiest airport in North America and currently ranks fourth globally in cargo throughput,¡± explains Angie Spear, director of Alaska International Airport System.
A surge in ecommerce has maintained pressure on the airport¡¯s infrastructure even as pandemic conditions have eased. During peak cargo periods, the airport faced such high demand that aircraft had to be parked on taxiways while awaiting their next flights. As ecommerce continues to drive demand for air freight capacity, the infrastructure expansions at ANC will help ensure Alaska remains competitive in this vital economic sector for years to come.
¡°We are proud to contribute to an iconic facility that is vital to our community and will be, for many, the first welcome to Alaska,¡± says Giovanna Gambardella, principal architect and Alaska area leader for Ãë²¥, regarding the new airport traffic control tower.
