Curbside Pickup and Cell Phone Waiting Area
If you're picking up passengers at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport there is now a FREE Cell Phone Lot available for drivers to wait until arriving passengers have deplaned, collected luggage and called to be picked up outside Baggage Claim. Learn more about our curbside pickup policy by visiting our Curbside FAQs page.
The Cell Phone Lot is located in a designated area of the DOTPF Central Region Headquarters parking lot – just two-minutes away from both the South and North Terminals. There are 15 parking spots available during the work week (M-F 7:30am to 5:00pm) and more than 30 spots during the evening and on weekends.
Directions to the Cell Phone Lot: When approaching ANC on West International Airport Road, turn right at the Aviation Avenue Exit and follow signs to the lot. Drivers must stay with their vehicles. Parking along International Airport Road is strictly prohibited. Navigate to the Cell Phone Lot.
Why has the airport changed the curbside waiting policy?
The decision to change the policy on curbside waiting was made with safety in mind. Recent increases in passenger traffic have led to an influx of vehicles coming through the lower level area. This causes frequent congestion which can block the emergency lane of traffic and make the area unsafe for both drivers and pedestrians.
If I cannot wait on the curbside, where can I wait?
Directions to the free Cell Phone Lot: Traveling west on International Airport Road, just after passing the Jewel Lake/Spenard intersection, take the first right onto Aviation Avenue Exit and follow the signs to the lot. Navigate to the Cell Phone Lot.
NOTE: Parking along International Airport Road is strictly prohibited.
Other areas to park while you wait:
- ANC Parking Garage (free for the first 30 minutes)
- Earthquake Park (5101 Point Woronzof Road)
- Point Woronzof Overlook (7251 Point Woronzof Road)
- Kincaid Park (9401 Raspberry Road)
When should I go to the arrival curb to pick up my travelers?
When your travelers have collected all their luggage and contacted you to tell you which door they are located by.
What if my traveler or I do not have a cell phone to communicate?
A good plan is to arrive 20-30 minutes after the aircraft is scheduled to land, to give your travelers time to collect their baggage. If you do not see your party waiting for you on the curbside, you can ask a member of security to check the arrival time for you and then adjust your plan.
What if I am needed to assist our inbound travelers?
The best way to assist your travelers would be to park in the parking garage and go inside the terminal to meet them. This way you can assist them as needed.
There are also services the airlines provide for unaccompanied minors or persons needing wheelchair assistance.
What if our traveler has brought out a bag to load but must go back inside for more?
The traveler should bring all their bags outside before contacting you. If they are still waiting for bags to come off the bag belt, then you will need to depart the curbside until they are ready to actively load again.
