50843 Proposal To Extend A State Airport Land Lease - Wrangell

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities wants to extend a land lease at Wrangell Airport for Kalinin Aviation LLC, which runs a passenger facility for air taxi service under the name Alaska Seaplanes. The extension would add five years, so the lease would end November 1, 2030. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on November 2, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Kalinin Aviation LLC applied to extend its lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c). This law lets the Department grant a lease term extension without competition. Public notice and a comment period come before the Department makes its decision.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-50843 (Lot 2A, Block 100), about 8,897 square feet at Wrangell Airport, for five more years, to expire November 1, 2030. Annual rent would be $1,930.65. The authorized use is aeronautical: a passenger facility in support of air taxi operations, operating under the name Alaska Seaplanes. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether or not to extend the lease. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments.

Who is involved: Kalinin Aviation LLC (operating as Alaska Seaplanes), the applicant; Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Statewide Aviation Leasing

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 2, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 2, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Sharyn Augustine, Statewide Aviation Leasing, PO Box 112505, Juneau, AK 99811-2505
Email sharyn.augustine@alaska.gov
Fax (907) 465-1395

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to Lease ADA-50843. 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 their return address. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call TDD (907) 451-2363.

Contact

Sharyn Augustine
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Statewide Aviation Leasing
sharyn.augustine@alaska.gov
(907) 465-6893
PO Box 112505, Juneau, AK 99811-2505

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 2, 2026: Notice published
Nov 2, 2026: Deadline for written comments (4:30 p.m.)
Nov 1, 2030: Proposed new lease expiration date if the extension is approved

Original notice text

PROPOSAL TO EXTEND A STATE AIRPORT LAND LEASE: The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-50843 (Lot 2A, Block 100), consisting of approximately 8,897 square feet, at Wrangell Airport for an additional five (5) years, to expire November 1, 2030. Applicant: Kalinin Aviation LLC. Annual rent: $1,930.65. Authorized uses: Aeronautical - Passenger facility in support of air taxi operations, operating under the name of Alaska Seaplanes. 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., November 2, 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 Sharyn Augustine, Statewide Aviation Leasing, PO Box 112505, Juneau, AK 99811-2505, phone (907) 465-6893 or fax (907) 465-1395 or email sharyn.augustine@alaska.gov. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call TDD (907) 451-2363. 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.