ADA-71219 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Kotzebue Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Kotzebue Airport for 5 more years. The lease is held by Crowley Fuels, LLC, which uses the lot to park and store its aviation fuel trucks in its existing building. The public can send written comments by 4:30 p.m. on October 16, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Crowley Fuels, LLC filed an application to extend its lease under Alaska Statute AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant a lease term extension without competition.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-71219 (Lot M, Block 1), about 7,500 square feet at Kotzebue Airport, for an additional 5 years. Annual rent would be $1,627.50 plus any other associated fees. Authorized use is aeronautical: parking and storage of the lessee's aviation fuel trucks in the lessee's existing building. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether or not to extend the lease.

Who is involved: Crowley Fuels, LLC (applicant/lessee)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 16, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 16, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to Lease ADA-71219. 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 who include their return address. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments. People needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711.

Contact

Johnna Merculief
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing
(907) 451-2849
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 15, 2026: Notice published
Oct 16, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-71219 (Lot M, Block 1), consisting of approximately 7,500 square feet, at Kotzebue Airport for an additional 5 years. Applicant: Crowley Fuels, LLC. Annual rent: $1,627.50 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: aeronautical – parking and storage of lessee’s aviation fuel trucks in lessee’s existing building. 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 16, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to extend 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 Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-2849. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711 for assistance. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.