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Updated Mar 28, 2026
American Airlines launches new seasonal Phoenix-Anchorage route starting May 2026

American Airlines will offer a new seasonal route connecting Anchorage and Phoenix from May 21 through September 8, 2026, operated with an Airbus A321neo. The schedule includes a morning departure from Phoenix just past 8:30 AM and a late-night return flight from Anchorage departing at 11:55 PM.

Alaska DOT&PF
ANC adding 250+ parking spaces to Park, Ride & Fly lot for summer 2026 opening

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport announced plans to add more than 250 parking spots to its Park, Ride & Fly lot, expected to open in summer 2026. The expansion was shared via the airport's social media channels as part of ongoing facility improvements.

Alaska DOT&PF
Ted Stevens Anchorage hosts job fair for summer 2026 travel season hiring push

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport hosted a job fair on March 25, 2026, with 35 Alaska companies recruiting workers ahead of the busy summer tourism season. Major airport departments and key tenants participated, with free parking provided in the North Terminal and application kiosks available at the event.

Alaska's News Source·Mar 25, 2026
Cold storage campus breaks ground at Anchorage airport to address cargo infrastructure gap

Alaska Cargo & Cold Storage has begun construction on Phase One of a climate-controlled cargo facility on a 29-acre site at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The initial phase will deliver 100,000 square feet of cold and dry cargo storage along with aircraft parking, addressing the airport's lack of large-scale cold storage despite being the world's fourth-busiest cargo airport.

Your Alaska Link·Feb 20, 2026
Alaska Airlines announces three new seasonal routes from Anchorage for summer 2026

Alaska Airlines will expand summer 2026 service from Anchorage with new nonstop seasonal routes to Boise, Boston, and Spokane. Additionally, the Anchorage-San Diego and Anchorage-Sacramento routes will add a Wednesday frequency to the existing Saturday-only service, providing greater flexibility for travelers.

Alaska DOT&PF·Dec 18, 2025

Airport Profile

Bond TypeGARB
Rate MethodologyHybrid Residual
AUA StatusActive
Agreement Period2023-07-01 – 2033-06-30

Key Financial Data (FY 2024)

CPE$29.11
Signatory Landing Fee$1.7700
Enplanements2,811,723
Total Operating Revenue$147.8M
Total Operating Expense$153.4M
Operating Income$-5.6M
Total Debt$238.1M
Rate Covenant1.25x
Unrestricted Cash$194.2M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)37,214,510

Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)

2.8M+3.7%
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Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$29.11+201.0%

Revenue

$147.8M+43.0%

Expense

$153.4M+9.7%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyHybrid Residual
Cost Center StructureFour cost centers per Section 8.01.B: (1) Airfield Cost Center — runways, taxiways, approach/clear zones, infield, safety areas, navigational aids, airfield lighting; (2) Terminal Cost Center — passenger terminal buildings, public parking, employee parking, curbside, landscaping, access roads; (3) Aircraft Ramp Cost Center — 10% of Airfield expenses allocated to paved surfaces for aircraft parking/maneuvering (Adjacent Aircraft Parking Positions, Remote Aircraft Parking Positions, Vehicle Parking Positions, Tug Access Roads); (4) Other Buildings and Grounds Area Cost Center — all other areas not in Airfield, Ramp, or Terminal.
Revenue SharingConcession revenues, vehicle parking revenues, passenger-related terminal revenues credited against Terminal Cost Center requirement before calculating Terminal Rental Rate (Section 9.03.C). Landing fee calculation subtracts all operating revenues including terminal concessions, vehicle parking, rental car, ground transportation, non-airline terminal rental (Section 9.09.C.1.a).

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)

ECP TypeSettlement-Based

Section 7.04.B: Year-end settlement provision constitutes a binding ECP. 'For any Fiscal Year in which total Airport System Revenues otherwise received by DOT&PF...fail to satisfy the total Airport System Revenue requirement...DOT&PF will invoice each Signatory Airline, pro rata, for a portion of the shortfall...AIRLINE will pay to DOT&PF, within thirty (30) days of invoicing by DOT&PF, that same percentage of the shortfall in Revenues for that Fiscal Year as the percentage that AIRLINE's total Certificated Maximum Gross Takeoff Weights...bears to the total Certificated Maximum Gross Takeoff Weights of all of Signatory Airline Landings.' This is a binding year-end obligation to make up revenue shortfalls — Settlement-Based ECP. Section 9.11 also permits extraordinary mid-year adjustments to landing fee if DOT&PF projects revenues insufficient to cover requirements.

Landing Fee Methodology

MethodologyResidual

Landing fee calculated to cover total Airport System Revenue requirement minus all other revenues. Airlines collectively guarantee full cost recovery.

Terminal Rental Rate

Terminal Rental Rate per sq ft = (Terminal Cost Center expenses - non-airline revenues) / rented premises square footage. Terminal expenses include direct/indirect M&O, debt service, coverage, fund deposits, plus 50% of FIS shortfall. Non-airline revenue credits include vehicle parking, concessions, passenger-related terminal revenues.

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Future Parity Bonds may be issued for any purpose permitted by law including refunding. For non-refunding purposes requires: (i) authorizing legislation; (ii) finding by Commissioner that proceeds will be expended on necessary projects authorized by the Act; (iii) State is in compliance with all covenants of General Bond Resolution; (iv) certification from consultant or State that Net Revenues during each of three Fiscal Years are projected to be at least 1.25 times Aggregate Annual Debt Service for all Parity Bonds then Outstanding including Future Parity Bonds, following earlier of (a) completion of projects or (b) date capitalized interest is expended. Certification not required if Future Parity Bonds are for completion purposes not exceeding 15% of principal amount of Parity Bonds theretofore issued for such facilities. For refunding bonds, certificate required if issuance increases Maximum Annual Debt Service (except for refunding within one year of maturity or where sufficient Net Revenues or other moneys are not available).

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.25x

Net Revenues (all Revenues less maintenance and operating costs) in each Fiscal Year at least equal to 1.25 times the sum of Aggregate Annual Debt Service during such year plus any deposits required to be made during such year to the Reserve Account and the Repair and Replacement Reserve Account. Unless declined by written election, Revenues shall not include any federal subsidy legally available to pay principal or interest on Parity Bonds.

Flow of Funds

Maintenance and operating expenses paid from Revenues prior to payment of debt service to the extent permitted under the Act. Revenues pledged first for benefit of Parity Bond owners. From Revenue Fund, application priority: (1) Operating Expenses - pay first; (2) Debt Service - principal and interest; (3) Debt Service Reserve - maintain required level; (4) Coverage/Surplus - build rolling coverage; (5) Renewal & Replacement - capital maintenance fund; (6) Discretionary - airport's use per grant assurances.

1.Operating Expenses — Pay first
2.Debt Service — Principal and interest
3.Debt Service Reserve — Maintain required level
4.Coverage/Surplus — Build rolling coverage
5.Renewal & Replacement — Capital maintenance fund
6.Discretionary — Airport's use per grant assurances

Source Documents

Official Statements

Financial Statements

AIAS-Biannual-Report-Q1-Q2-2025.pdf
2024-AIAS-Annual-Report.pdf

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting