ADA-71422 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Beaver Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Beaver Airport for five more years. The lease is held by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which uses the land to park and fuel aircraft, store aviation fuel, and keep equipment in a shed. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on October 16, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 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-71422 (Lot 2A, Block 1), about 23,250 square feet at Beaver Airport, for an additional five (5) years. Annual rent would be $2,883.00 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses are aeronautical: parking and fueling of lessee-owned or contracted aircraft, storage of AVGAS (aviation gasoline) fuel in two fuel tanks, and storage of lessee-owned equipment in a storage shed. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether or not to extend the lease.

Who is involved: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (applicant)

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 Jennifer Schatz, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit written comments or objections at the address and by the date and time in this notice, and who include their return address. Refer to Lease ADA-71422. The Department may reject any or all comments. For hearing impaired accommodations, contact Relay Alaska at 711.

Contact

Jennifer Schatz
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing
(907) 451-5226
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-71422 (Lot 2A, Block 1), consisting of approximately 23,250 square feet, at Beaver Airport for an additional five (5) years. Applicant: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. Annual rent: $2,883.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: aeronautical – Parking and fueling of lessee-owned or contracted aircraft with storage of AVGAS fuel in two fuel tanks; storage of lessee-owned equipment in storage shed. 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 Jennifer Schatz, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-5226. 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.