Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the primary commercial and cargo airport serving Anchorage, Alaska, and the broader state. Named after long-serving U.S. Senator Ted Stevens in 2003, it sits on the western edge of the city near Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. The airport is one of the busiest cargo airports in the world, benefiting from its strategic location along the Great Circle routes connecting North America, Asia, and Europe. This makes it a critical refueling and sorting hub for major international freight carriers. On the passenger side, ANC serves millions of travelers annually with domestic and limited international service, acting as the main air gateway for a state where aviation is essential infrastructure due to Alaska's vast and roadless terrain.