Anchorage has 2 airports and Alakanuk has 1 airport.
Merrill Field Airport (MRI)
3 km from Anchorage city center.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
7 km from Anchorage city center.
Which airport in Anchorage is better?
The closest airport to Anchorage city center is Merrill Field Airport (MRI) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), trip will take 20 min. Most airlines like with direct flights are flying to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is usually the main choice for traveling to Anchorage. If you want to get to Anchorage faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 20 min.