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Free air in Alaska
Is air free in Alaska?
Owner decidesNot by law. Alaska has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 45 places with air we have mapped in Alaska, 8 (18 %) are free or usually free, mostly at Lowe's and Costco, plus tire shops such as Les Schwab that fill tires for free.
- places with air
- 45
- free or usually free
- 8
- tire shops fill free
- 1
- open 24/7 (known)
- 4
Chains with air in Alaska
The brands with the most locations on our Alaska map, and what to expect at each.
Free air by city in Alaska
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- Anchorage4 free / 23
- Fairbanks4
- Palmer2
- Sterling2
- King Cove2
- College2
- Wasilla2
- Juneau2
- Homer1
- Healy1
- Trapper Creek1
- Glennallen1
- Chugiak1
- Meadow Lakes1
Confirmed free air pumps in Alaska
Places where drivers or the operator confirmed the air is free.
Chevron Gas Station
Free2801 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99504
Hours: Daily 05:00–01:00
Chevron
FreeHomer, AK 99603
Hours: Open 24/7
Winter tire pressure in Alaska
−5 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in Alaska goes from about 55 °F in July to 6 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 30 PSI on an average winter morning.
Most tire pressure warning lights switch on when a tire is about 25 % below its recommended pressure. A cold front plus a slow leak gets there fast, so check your tires as soon as the first cold mornings arrive.
Free air in Alaska: questions
Is air free at gas stations in Alaska?
Only where the owner chooses. Alaska doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in Alaska?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in Alaska are Lowe's (5) and Costco (5). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in Alaska?
Tire shops are the easiest option: Les Schwab (1 locations) check and fill tires for free during business hours, no purchase needed.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in Alaska?
Alaska averages about 55 °F in July and 6 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 5 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in Alaska has the most free air pumps?
On our map, Anchorage has the most free or usually free spots in Alaska: 4 of 23 places with air.