ADA-08106 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Birchwood Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities wants to extend a land lease at Birchwood Airport for 9 more years. The lease is held by James and Emily Harmon, who use the land for a T-hangar to store their private airplane. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on October 30, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

James and Emily Harmon applied to extend their airport lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to extend a lease term without competition. The Department must give public notice and accept comments before deciding.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-08106 (Lot 3, Block 700), about 3,951 square feet at Birchwood Airport, for an additional 9 years. Annual rent would be $625.00 plus any other associated fees. The authorized use is aeronautical: maintaining a T-hangar to store the lessees' private aircraft. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether to extend the lease.

Who is involved: James and Emily Harmon (applicants/lessees)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.

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

Ways to respond

Mail Kristy Despars, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. 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. Refer to Lease ADA-08106. The Department may reject any or all comments. People needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact

Kristy Despars
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0743
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 30, 2026: Notice published
Oct 30, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-08106 (Lot 3, Block 700), consisting of approximately 3,951 square feet, at Birchwood Airport for an additional 9 years. Applicant: James and Emily Harmon. Annual rent: $625.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical - Maintenance of a T-Hangar for storage of Lessee’s private aircraft. 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 30, 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 Kristy Despars, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0743. 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.

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.