ADA-09750 Proposal to Lease State Airport Land at Dillingham Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to lease about 21,000 square feet of state land at Dillingham Airport to Sherri Thompson for 35 years. The land would be used to build, run, and maintain a private airplane hangar, and to park personal vehicles and a snow removal vehicle. The public may send written comments or a competing application by 4:30 p.m. on October 9, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Sherri Thompson applied to lease state airport land at Dillingham Airport. The Department is giving public notice of the proposed lease and allowing time for written comments or competing applications before it decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to lease Lot 7A, Block 700 (about 21,000 square feet, file ADA-09750) at Dillingham Airport for 35 years. Annual rent would be $4,557.00 plus any other associated fees. Allowed uses would be aeronautical: building, operating, and maintaining a private hangar, and parking personal vehicles and a snow removal vehicle. After the deadline, the Department will decide whether to sign the lease. It may correct technical defects, the term, or the purposes, and may reject any or all applications or comments.

Who is involved: Applicant: Sherri Thompson. The lease is for land at Dillingham Airport.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 9, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 9, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Kristy Despars, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

What to include

Send a written comment, objection, or competing application. Refer to lease file ADA-09750. Include your return address. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment, objection, or competing application to the address and by the date and time in this notice, and who include their return address. For more information, call (907) 269-0743. People who need hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact

Kristy Despars
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0743
PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 9, 2026: Notice published
Oct 9, 2026: Competing applications or written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to lease Lot 7A, Block 700, consisting of approximately 21,000 square feet (ADA-09750), at Dillingham Airport for 35 years. Applicant: Sherri Thompson. Annual rent: $4,557.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – Construction, operation, and maintenance of a private hangar, parking of personal vehicles and snow removal vehicle. Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 9, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to execute the lease. The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection or a competing application to the Department, at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice, and include their return address. Information is available from Kristy Despars, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0743. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all applications or comments.

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