ADA-72367 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Northway Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Northway Airport for 5 more years. Alaska Power & Telephone Company uses the land, about 27,378 square feet, for a communications building and a power pole that support a public telecommunications system. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on October 16, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Alaska Power & Telephone Company applied to extend its lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c). This law allows the Department to extend the lease term without competition. Public notice and a comment period are given before the Department decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-72367 (Parcel E), about 27,378 square feet at Northway Airport, for 5 more years. Annual rent would be $4,818.53 plus any other associated fees. The approved use is non-aeronautical (not related to flying): operating and maintaining a communications building and a power pole that support a public telecommunications system. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether to extend the lease. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes, and may reject any or all comments.

Who is involved: Alaska Power & Telephone Company (applicant); Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing

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 Erik Widman, 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-72367 (Parcel E) at Northway Airport. Include your return address. The Department will send its decision only to people who submit a written comment or objection by the deadline and include a return address. People needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711.

Contact

Erik Widman
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing
(907) 451-5229
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.
Oct 17, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-72367 (Parcel E), consisting of approximately 27,378 square feet, at Northway Airport for an additional 5 years. Applicant: Alaska Power & Telephone Company. Annual rent: $4,818.53 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical - operation and maintenance of a communications building and power pole that supports a public telecommunications system. 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 Erik Widman, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-5229. 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.