Despite being in a cold climate zone & with less than half a million people, Anchorage,_Alaska has the infrastructure to continue as the economic engine for the whole state.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage,_Alaska#Economy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Stevens_Anchorage_International_Airport
| 7R/25L | 12,400' | 3,780m | Asphalt/concrete |
| 15/33 | 10,865' | 3,312m | Asphalt |
| 7L/25R | 10,600' | 3,231m | Asphalt |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Stevens_Anchorage_International_Airport#International_cargo_hub
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Alaska
