Alaska Lounge
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · Anchorage
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
Reopened after nearly a year of construction that added 2,600 sq ft and more than doubled the seating. It has apron views, espresso drinks made with locally roasted Kaladi Brothers beans, and rotating Alaska Native art.
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How it worksWho gets in
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- Alaska Lounge · Alaska
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access · oneworldoneworld Emerald/Sapphire on an eligible same-day oneworld itinerary per Alaska rules
Entry and guest policy
Alaska Lounge/Lounge+ members may bring immediate family (spouse/partner and children under 21) or up to 2 guests. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald flying oneworld same day: +1 guest. Alaska/Hawaiian first class on itineraries with 2,000+ mile segments. Same-day Alaska, Hawaiian, oneworld or partner boarding pass required. Day passes are sold at ANC. Not in Priority Pass (ANC left the network in July 2021).
Location & opening hours
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · Concourse C · Near gate C1
Post-security in the South Terminal, Concourse C (Alaska Airlines' concourse), near Gate C1. Follow Alaska Lounge signage once through the checkpoint.
- Opening hours
- 5 AM – 1 AM daily
- Local time · America/Anchorage
- Lounge history
Renovated 2025
Editorial ratings
11 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
Not yet rated: Quiet, Wi-Fi, Cleanliness. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into Alaska Lounge?
Alaska Lounge lists access through Alaska Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access (oneworld Emerald/Sapphire on an eligible same-day oneworld itinerary per Alaska rules). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Alaska Lounge/Lounge+ members may bring immediate family (spouse/partner and children under 21) or up to 2 guests. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald flying oneworld same day: +1 guest. Alaska/Hawaiian first class on itineraries with 2,000+ mile segments. Same-day Alaska, Hawaiian, oneworld or partner boarding pass required. Day passes are sold at ANC. Not in Priority Pass (ANC left the network in July 2021). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
What are the opening hours of Alaska Lounge?
Alaska Lounge is open 5 AM – 1 AM daily (local time, America/Anchorage). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Alaska Lounge?
Alaska Lounge is in Concourse C at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), near gate C1. Post-security in the South Terminal, Concourse C (Alaska Airlines' concourse), near Gate C1. Follow Alaska Lounge signage once through the checkpoint.
Does Alaska Lounge have showers and a bar?
Alaska Lounge has a full bar and seating for about 140. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Alaska Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Alaska Lounge 3.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 11 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Traveller reviews
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From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
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