Air Freight Route
AnchorageMinneapolis
ANCMSP
Distance
2,502 mi
Air Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Flights
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
AN
Origin Airport
Anchorage
Infrastructure Highlights
- Two long-range runways capable of handling heavy cargo aircraft
- Dedicated air cargo terminals with cold-chain storage facilities
- 24/7 operations with rapid transit for international freighter traffic
- Integrated road links to Alaska’s highway network
Key Exports
Seafood (especially salmon, pollock, and other wild-caught fish)Air-transshipped manufactured goods and electronics (via international freighter networks)Oilfield equipment and industrial machinery for Alaska’s resource sectorPerishable goods and pharmaceuticals requiring cold-chain handling
Export Compliance
Exporters must comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen all parties against U.S. denied and restricted party lists.
MS
Destination Airport
Minneapolis
Infrastructure Highlights
- Well-developed intermodal rail yards connecting to Pacific Coast and Gulf seaports
- Upgraded air cargo facilities at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport with refrigerated storage
- Coordinated highway network via Interstates I-35 and I-94 facilitating regional truck distribution
- Weather-dependent barge operations on the Upper Mississippi River provide bulk and project cargo movements
Key Imports
Consumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from coastal ports)Industrial inputs (metals, chemicals, components)Electronics and telecommunications equipmentApparel, footwear, and household goods
Import Regulations
International shipments routed via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection and admissibility rules.