ADA-08072 Proposal to Amend a State Airport Land Lease at Talkeetna Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to change the allowed uses of a state airport land lease at Talkeetna Airport and extend it by 5 more years. The lease, held by Otter Den, LLC, covers about 25,300 square feet and would add commercial aircraft maintenance to its hangar and aircraft uses. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on October 12, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Otter Den, LLC filed an application under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease term extension without competition. Public notice and a chance for written comment are given before the Department decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to change the authorized uses and extend the term of Lease ADA-08072 (Lot 2A, Block 8, about 25,300 square feet) at Talkeetna Airport for an additional 5 years. Annual rent would be $3,643.20 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses would be aeronautical: maintenance and improvement of an aircraft hangar for the lessee's use only; aircraft parking, tiedown, and maintenance of the lessee's aircraft; and commercial aircraft maintenance. After the comment period, the Department will decide whether or not to amend the lease.

Who is involved: Otter Den, LLC (applicant/lessee); Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Oct 12, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 12, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Britton Goldberg, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to Lease ADA-08072. Include your return address: the Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment or objection at the address and by the date and time in the notice and include their return address. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments. People needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact

Britton Goldberg
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0745
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 10, 2026: Notice published
Oct 12, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.
Oct 13, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to change the authorized uses, and extend the term of Lease ADA-08072, Lot 2A, Block 8, consisting of approximately 25,300 square feet, at Talkeetna Airport for an additional 5 years. Applicant: Otter Den, LLC. Annual rent: $3,643.20 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical - Maintenance and improvement of an aircraft hangar for Lessees use only; aircraft parking, tiedown, and maintenance of Lessees aircraft; commercial aircraft maintenance. This is an application filed under AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease term extension without competition. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 12, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to amend the lease. The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection 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 Britton Goldberg, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0745. 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 comments.

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