ADA-72220 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Northway Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Northway Airport for 5 more years. The Northway Village Council uses the land to run and maintain a fire station for firefighting and emergency medical training. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on November 9, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Northway Village Council filed an application to extend its lease. Alaska law AS 02.15.090(c) allows the Department to grant the lease extension without competition from other bidders, and the Department is taking public comment before it decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-72220 (Lots 7A and 7B, Block 6), about 16,529.50 square feet at Northway Airport, for an additional 5 years. Annual rent would be $2,909.19 plus any other associated fees. The authorized use is non-aeronautical (not related to flying): operating and maintaining a fire station for firefighting and emergency medical training. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether 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: Northway Village Council (applicant)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 9, 2026 Due tomorrow.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 9, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Erik Widman, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by 4:30 p.m., November 9, 2026, at the address specified in the notice. Include your return address. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment or objection by the deadline and include their return address. Email (erik.widman@alaska.gov) and phone ((907) 451-5229) are listed for getting information. People needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711.

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 9, 2026: Notice published
Nov 9, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-72220 (Lots 7A & 7B, Block 6), consisting of approximately 16,529.50 square feet, at Northway Airport for an additional 5 years. Applicant: Northway Village Council. Annual rent: $2,909.19 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical - operation and maintenance of a fire station for firefighting and emergency medical training. 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 9, 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.