What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) plans to sign a new 50-year land lease with Northstar Holdings, LLC for about 21,369 square feet at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The land would be used for an aircraft hangar, aircraft storage and maintenance, and an air-taxi business. The public can send written comments until 4:30 P.M. on 11/06/2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Northstar Holdings, LLC applied for a successive (follow-on) land lease under Lease ADA-32720. State airport leasing rules (17 AAC 42.400 (a)) require public notice for 30 days in the Alaska Online Public Notice System.
What action is being taken?
The Airport proposes to sign a Successive Land Lease under Lease ADA-32720 with Northstar Holdings, LLC for Block 16, Lot 1G (about 21,369 square feet). The lease would run 50 years, from 12/01/2026 to 11/30/2076. Current annual rent is $30,771.36 ($0.12 per square foot x 21,369 square feet). Proposed uses: operating, maintaining and using an aircraft hangar with ramp space and tiedowns; aircraft storage, shelter, maintenance, repair, servicing, inspections, loading and unloading; running an air-taxi business; and related uses such as limited vehicle parking and office space that do not interfere with the main purpose. After the comment period, the Department will decide whether to sign the lease. The Department may correct technical errors in the lease and may reject any or all applications if that is in its best interests.
Who is involved: Northstar Holdings, LLC (lessee/applicant); Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport; Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Nov 6, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Must be received by 4:30 P.M. on or before 11/06/2026”
Ways to respond
- Email anelis.comeau@alaska.gov
- Mail Attention: Anelis Comeau, Leasing Office, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, P.O. Box 196960, Anchorage, Alaska, 99519-6960
What to include
Comments must be in writing. You may review the lease file during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, at the Airport Leasing Office, Room C3980, third floor of the South Terminal, 5000 W. International Airport Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502. People with disabilities who need accommodations to review the file should call the Airport Leasing Office at (907) 266-2420 or Alaska Relay at 711 at least 5 days before the accommodation is needed. Referencing Lease ADA-32720 may help identify your comment.
Contact
Anelis Comeau
Leasing Office, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
anelis.comeau@alaska.gov
(907) 266-2420
P.O. Box 196960, Anchorage, Alaska, 99519-6960
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 7, 2026: Public notice period begins
- Nov 6, 2026: Written comments must be received by 4:30 P.M.; notice period ends
- Dec 1, 2026: Proposed 50-year lease term would begin
- Nov 30, 2076: Proposed lease term would end
Original notice text
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.