ADA-72365 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Bettles Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) plans to extend a land lease at Bettles Airport for 5 more years. The lease is held by the National Park Service (NPS), which uses the land for 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 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. Public notice and a comment period are given before the Department decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-72365 (Lots 1-3, 5-7 & 10A, Block 111), about 65,248.00 square feet at Bettles Airport, for an additional 5 years. Annual rent would be $4,567.36 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses are non-aeronautical: operation and maintenance of housing with associated utilities for NPS employees and their families. After comments close, the Department will decide whether or not to extend the lease.

Who is involved: Applicant: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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. 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. Refer to Lease ADA-72365. Anyone 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-72365 (Lots 1-3, 5-7 & 10A, Block 111), consisting of approximately 65,248.00 square feet, at Bettles Airport for an additional 5 years. Applicant: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Annual rent: $4,567.36 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical - operation and maintenance of housing with associated utilities 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.

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