Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (IATA: ANC, ICAO: PANC, FAA LID: ANC) is a major airport in the U.S. state of Alaska located 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) southwest of downtown Anchorage. The eastern end of the airport's southernmost runway connects to Kulis Air National Guard Base, which is located on land leased by the airport.
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