ADA-09758 MOA - Proposal to Lease State Airport Land at Girdwood Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities plans to lease land at Girdwood Airport to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 20 years, at no rent. The FAA would use the land for navigation, communication and weather equipment that supports air traffic control, plus utility lines to serve that equipment. The public can send written comments or objections until 4:30 p.m. on October 14, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The FAA applied to lease state airport land under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the lease without competition. Public notice and a chance to comment are given before the Department decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes a 20-year, rent-free lease (ADA-09758 MOA) of Girdwood Airport property for navigational aid sites. Authorized uses are aeronautical: setting up, building, installing, operating and maintaining FAA-owned navigation, communication and weather aids for air traffic control. The lease includes rights-of-way for AQY-VWOS and for above- and below-ground utility lines to the navigational aids. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether to sign the lease.

Who is involved: Applicant: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Oct 14, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments or objections must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 14, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Harrison Bivins, Aviation Leasing, Anchorage Office, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519

What to include

Comments or objections must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to lease ADA-09758 MOA at Girdwood Airport. Include your return address; the Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit written comments or objections by the deadline and include a return address. Hearing-impaired accommodation is available through Relay Alaska at 711. The Department may correct technical defects, term or purposes and may reject any or all comments.

Contact

Harrison Bivins
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Anchorage Office
(907) 269-0740
PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 2, 2026: Notice published
Oct 14, 2026: Written comments or objections due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to lease airport property for navigational aid sites (ADA-09758 MOA), at Girdwood Airport for 20 years. Applicant: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. Annual rent: Free. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – Establishment, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of FAA owned navigation, communication, and weather aids for the support of air traffic control. Includes rights-of-way for AQY-VWOS, establishing and maintaining above and below ground utility lines to the navigational aids. This is an application filed under AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease without competition. Written comments or objections must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 14, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to execute 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 Harrison Bivins, Aviation Leasing, Anchorage Office, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519, (907) 269-0740. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation 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.