ADA-08943 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Seldovia Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Seldovia Airport for Andrea and David Cottrell for 40 more years. The lease covers about 18,750 square feet used for a personal aviation office, aircraft and vehicle parking, and a planned 60 by 70 foot aircraft hangar. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on October 23, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The leaseholders applied to extend their lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant a lease term extension 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-08943 (Lot 3C, Block 300), about 18,750 square feet at Seldovia Airport, for an additional 40 years. Annual rent would be $1,818.75 plus any other associated fees. Allowed uses are aeronautical: continued use and maintenance of an office building for personal aviation use; aircraft loading and unloading of personal passengers and freight; vehicle and aircraft parking; and construction and maintenance of a 60'x70' aircraft hangar to store the lessee's private aircraft. After comments close, 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: Applicants: Andrea and David Cottrell. Agency: Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 23, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 23, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Narciss Phillips, 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-08943. 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. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact

Narciss Phillips
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0738
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 23, 2026: Notice published
Oct 23, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.
Oct 24, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-08943 (Lot 3C, Block 300), consisting of approximately 18,750 square feet, at Seldovia Airport for an additional 40 years. Applicant: Andrea and David Cottrell. Annual rent: $1,818.75 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical - Continued use and maintenance of an office building for personal aviation use; aircraft loading, unloading of personal passengers, freight, vehicle, and aircraft parking. Construction and maintenance of a 60'x70' aircraft hangar for storage of lessee's private aircraft, vehicle, and aircraft parking. 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 23, 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 Narciss Phillips, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0738. 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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