Alaskan businesses and several rural communities are expected to benefit from a new air-cargo route designed to deliver freight more quickly, reliably, and economically.
Northern Air Cargo (NAC) has announced a new direct freight route from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). This service is scheduled to begin the week of October 5, 2025, with flights departing three times a week on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from Seattle. The flights will arrive in Anchorage early the following mornings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
NAC’s route provides same-day freshness by connecting shipments from Seattle directly to its statewide network. The communities of Nome and Kotzebue could receive freight within 12 hours, while Utqiagvik and Bethel may expect deliveries in approximately 18 hours. For southbound shipments, Alaskan businesses, especially those in the fresh seafood industry, will enjoy affordable and timely access to markets in the Pacific Northwest…