Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has been picked by the Alaska Aviation Board to serve as the director of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
“We are pleased to announce that David Bronson has been selected to serve as the next Director of Anchorage lntemational Airport. David brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to advancing the airport’s role as a vital hub for Alaska’s economy and connectivity. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen the airport’s operational excellence and foster meaningful partnerships within the aviation community,” said Ryan Anderson, commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
The airport is a city unto itself, with a police and fire department, and the turnover of passengers that come through every day is in the tens of thousands, which would make it Alaska’s fifth-largest city, albeit a transient one. It has stores, restaurants and is responsible for one in nine jobs in Anchorage. Anchorage International is at times No. 2 in the world for cargo flights, which come there primarily for fuel.
The airport uses no tax dollars but pays for itself.
“This decision was reached afier thorough deliberation, and your input played a pivotal role in shaping this outcome. Your dedication to supporting the future of aviation in Alaska is deeply appreciated. and we look forward to collaborating with you as we work together to achieve shared goals for Anchorage International Airport and the broader aviation network,” Anderson said.
Bronson, a retired Air Force officer and pilot, is a commercial pilot, and also has his own private plane.