About this season
A chronicle of the daily challenges of the airport staff who manage to keep the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) open, freight flowing, and passengers flying, all despite weather that regularly dips to -38 Fahrenheit and wind speeds that typically exceed 100 mph.
Episodes (8)
1. Holiday Whiteout
Aired 9 January 2023 • 44 min
The holidays bring more passengers, more crime, and more blizzards to the Ice Airport.
2. Cold Welcome
Aired 16 January 2023 • 44 min
A freak storm may freeze the delivery of urgent medical supplies.
3. Pararescue
Aired 23 January 2023 • 44 min
A harsh winter cancels flights but can't keep rescue pilots from saving the day.
4. Lifelines
Aired 30 January 2023 • 44 min
Follow ace pilots and their customised aircraft as they keep Alaska’s isolated areas fed and connected through winter.
5. Engine Failure
Aired 6 February 2023 • 44 min
The National Guard attempts a mid-air refuel in a violent windstorm, and the TSA discovers a suspicious package.
6. Arctic Airlift
Aired 13 February 2023 • 44 min
A downed pilot makes an emergency call for a helicopter rescue and it’s a race to get there in time.
7. Snow Jammed
Aired 20 February 2023 • 44 min
There’s a serious threat to airport security and a couple fly out to get married on top of a glacier.
8. Thin Ice
Aired 27 February 2023 • 44 min
Urgent maintenance to a Boeing 737 Max 9 is needed to avoid flight delays and Customs uncover a smuggling ring.