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Anchorage Aviation Alaska has about one registered pilot for every 58 residents, six times as many pilots per capita and 14 times as many airplanes per capita as the rest of the United States. Anchorage Aviation Alaska has about one registered pilot for every 58 residents, six times as many pilots per capita and 14 times as many airplanes per capita as the rest of the United States. Anchorage Time Zone Anchorage observes Alaska Standard Time (AST)., which is 4 hours earlier than New York City. When it is noon in NYC, it is 8:00 AM in Anchorage and 9:00AM in California. Northern Lights The best time to see the northern lights, or “aurora borealis” is during a cold, clear winter night. Many of the area hotels have a “northern lights wake up call” and if you indicate that you want to be awakened, they will call your room if the lights are dancing in the night sky. Anchorage Weather Anchorage is far south of the Arctic Circle , but Alaskan weather can change at a moment's notice. Storms gather momentum in the Gulf of Alaska, and the polar regions can experience snowstorms on the 4th of July and bask in hot summer sun on July 5th. Powerful winds can race from the mountains with no warning. If you're taking a flightseeing tour, prepare for delays or cancellations. The fog can set in as quickly as it can also lift - and small planes are dependent on the weather. Anchorage Darkness and Light The least amount of functional daylight during the winter is seven hours and 35 minutes, and that occurs on Winter Solstice, usually around December 21. Anchorage gains daylight rapidly until Summer Solstice, which occurs around June 21 and which has nearly 24 hours of functional daylight. Anchorage Weather Anchorage is far south of the Arctic Circle , but Alaskan weather can change at a moment's notice. Storms gather momentum in the Gulf of Alaska, and the polar regions can experience snowstorms on the 4th of July and bask in hot summer sun on July 5th. Powerful winds can race from the mountains with no warning. If you're taking a flightseeing tour, prepare for delays or cancellations. The fog can set in as quickly as it can also lift - and small planes are dependent on the weather. What to Wear in Anchorage The weather is perfect for casual wear for people taking advantage of the many outdoor activities. Visitors may notice a drop in temperature while riding to the top of Mt. Alyeska or hiking in the Chugach Mountains. It is a good idea to bring a jacket for those activities. Wear layers of clothing and peel off a layer or add one as the weather changes. Comfortable walking shoes are great for all seasons. In winter, bring heavier layers, long underwear, warm hat and gloves, and warm boots. Alaska's informality is perfect for visitors. When to Go to Anchorage Warm temperatures and long evenings of midnight sun draw visitors to Alaska from June through August.. July and August are the rainiest months in South Central Alaska (including Anchorage) and the Interior. Mosquitoes enjoy the summer rains, so come prepared with repellant. To avoid the summer crowds and prices, go during fall or spring. From late August to early September there are displays of brilliant foliage, bright blue skies, and the mountains and glaciers dusted with fresh snow. Daytime temperatures are pleasant, though evenings can be chilly. May and June are the driest months. Winter brings skiing, sledding, ice-skating, dog mushing, and ice fishing, along with the Northern Lights. They appear late at night, when it's darkest, during fall and winter. They are best seen north of Anchorage in Fairbanks. Business Hours in Anchorage Most Alaskan stores are open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Larger grocery stores remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Banks and credit unions are typically open Monday-Friday 10-5, and some have limited Saturday hours. Most government and other offices are open Monday-Friday 9-5, though some close at 4:30. Many Alaskan gas stations remain open until 10 PM, and some stay open 24 hours a day. Most are also open on weekends, particularly along the main highways. Holidays in Anchorage January 1 New Year's Day 3rd Mon. in January Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Monday in February President's Day March or April Easter Sunday Last Monday in May Memorial Day July 4 Independence Day 1st Monday in September Labor Day 4th Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day Dec. 24 and 25 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day December 31 New Year's Eve Customs & Duties Arriving in the United States from another country: For information, contact the U.S. Customs Service, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20229, 202/354-1000 Electricity in Anchorage The U.S. electrical standard is 110 volts/60 cycles AC. International visitors traveling with dual-voltage appliances will not need a converter, but they will need a plug adapter. The standard U.S. electrical outlet takes a plug of two flat pins set parallel to one another. Emergencies For police, fire, or ambulance, dial 911. Hospital Emergency Rooms Alaska Regional Hospital (2801 DeBarr Rd., 907/276-1131). First Care (3710 Woodland Dr., 907/248-1122; 1301 Huffman Rd., 907/345-1199). Providence Hospital (3200 Providence Dr., 907/562-2211). Flightseeing Tours in Anchorage Any air-taxi company (check the Anchorage Yellow Pages) can arrange for a flightseeing trip over Anchorage and environs. The fee will be determined by the length of time you are airborne and the size of the plane Three-hour flights over Mt. McKinley, including a landing on a remote backcountry lake are also availble. Flightseeing Tours in Anchorage Any air-taxi company (check the Anchorage Yellow Pages) can arrange for a flightseeing trip over Anchorage and environs. The fee will be determined by the length of time you are airborne and the size of the plane Three-hour flights over Mt. McKinley, including a landing on a remote backcountry lake are also availble. Kenai Fjords Park Tours Kenai Coastal Tours ( 907/277-2131 or 800/770-9119) leads day trips into Kenai Fjords National Park - in Seward, which is 127 miles south of Anchorage at the end of the Seward Highway. They also offer combination train-cruise-motor-coach trips from Anchorage. Kenai Fjords Park Tours Kenai Coastal Tours ( 907/277-2131 or 800/770-9119) leads day trips into Kenai Fjords National Park - in Seward, which is 127 miles south of Anchorage at the end of the Seward Highway. They also offer combination train-cruise-motor-coach trips from Anchorage. Money ATMs As in the rest of the US, most ATMs in Alaska charge a fee if you don’t have an account, but this fee is not imposed at most credit union ATMs. Exchanging Money Anchorage is not a major international city, so the best strategy is to buy traveler’s checks in U.S. dollars before you come to the United States. Taxes Anchorage has no sales tax. Tipping At restaurants, a 15% tip is standard for waiters; up to 20% may be expected at expensive ones. On package tours, conductors and drivers usually get $10 per day from the group as a whole; check whether this has already been figured into your cost. Anchorage Telephones The country code for the United States is 1. The area code for Anchorage is 907. Alaska Public Lands Information Center 4th Ave. and F St., 907/271-2737 Travel to Anchorage by Air More than 240 flights arrive each day, Anchorage has flight connections from anywhere in the world. Domestic and international flights fly into Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) ( 907/266-2525), 6 miles from downtown Numerous domestic and international carriers offer air service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport as well as many charter flights. Travelers flying the "Great Circle Route" to other continents may have stopover privileges in Alaska, which allow for local travel. Flying time is 13 hours from New York, 8 hours from Chicago, 7 hours from Dallas, and 6 hours from Los Angeles. Several carriers, connect Anchorage with smaller Alaskan communities. Some serve the area from Lake Hood, part of Anchorage International Airport; others operate out of Merrill Field, 2 miles east of downtown on 5th Avenue. Airport Services Secure baggage and cold item storage is available at Anchorage International Airport. Please call Huntleigh at (907) 248-0373 for more information. Transfers Between the Airport and Town Taxis queue up at the lower level of the airport terminal outside the baggage-claim area. Alaska Cab, Checker Cab, Yellow Cab, and Anchorage Taxi Cab all operate here; you’ll get whichever cab is next in line. All charge about $17, not including tip, for the ride to downtown hotels. By Bus The municipal People Mover bus system ( 907/343-6543) covers the Anchorage metropolitan area. Get schedules and information from the central bus depot at 6th Avenue and G Street. The one-way fare is nominal for rides outside the downtown area; rides within downtown are free. By Car Only one road leads to Anchorage from the north and only one road out to the south. The Glenn Highway enters Anchorage from the north and becomes 5th Avenue near Merrill Field; this route will lead you directly into downtown. Gambell Street leads out of town to the south, becoming New Seward Highway at about 20th Avenue. Car Rentals In Alaska you must be 21 (and no older than 99) to rent a car, and rates may be higher if you’re under 25. You’ll pay extra for child seats which are compulsory for children under five, and for additional drivers . Non-U.S. residents will need a reservation voucher, a passport, a driver’s license (written in English), and a travel policy that covers each driver, when picking up a car. Driving in Alaska Driving in Alaska presents some unusual obstacles. Moose often wander onto roads and highways. The moose will usually move on its own. Be especially vigilant when driving at dusk or night, since moose can be active at all hours. Parking in Anchorage is usually not a problem, and most of the big discount stores allow free parking in their lots. Headlights must be used at all times on the Seward Highway south of Anchorage. State law requires that slow-moving vehicles pull off the road at the first opportunity if leading more than five cars. The Alaska Railroad The routes run from Anchorage either south to the ports of Seward and Whittier, or north to Denali National Park and Preserve and Fairbanks. In addition to spectacular wilderness vistas and wildlife viewing, the train ride itself is praised by passengers of all ages. Choose between a comfortable Alaska Railroad car or a privately operated tour company railcar with luxurious appointments. Day trips from Anchorage or overnight packages are available. Northbound Routes To Denali National Park & Preserve and Fairbanks The route passes by rivers, sheer granite cliffs, forests and the 295-foot Hurricane Gulch. Visitors can view Mt. McKinley, rising above the six million-acre Denali National Park and Preserve - and the tallest mountain on the North American continent. Its height is 20,320 feet. Southbound Routes To Whittier (Prince William Sound) or Seward (Resurrection Bay) Observe mountains with hanging glaciers and abundant wildlife. 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