ADA-72364 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Bettles Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Bettles Airport for 5 more years. The lease covers about 24,000 square feet used by the National Park Service for equipment storage, maintenance facilities, offices, and housing for its employees and their families. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on November 6, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service applied to extend its lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant a lease term extension without competition.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-72364 (Lots 1A & 15, Block 110), about 24,000 square feet at Bettles Airport, for an additional 5 years at an annual rent of $1,680.00 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses are non-aeronautical (not related to flying): maintenance and operation of equipment storage, maintenance facilities, office space, and residential employee housing for National Park Service employees and their families. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether or not to extend the lease.

Who is involved: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (applicant)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Nov 6, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 6, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Erik Widman, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399
Email erik.widman@alaska.gov

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to Lease ADA-72364. 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. People needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments.

Contact

Erik Widman
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing
erik.widman@alaska.gov
(907) 451-5229
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 5, 2026: Notice published
Nov 6, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-72364 (Lots 1A & 15, Block 110), consisting of approximately 24,000 square feet, at Bettles Airport for an additional 5 years. Applicant: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Annual rent: $1,680.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical - maintenance and operation of equipment storage, maintenance facilities, office space, and residential employee housing for NPS employees and their families. 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 6, 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 Erik Widman, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-5229, erik.widman@alaska.gov. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodations 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.