ADA-72398 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at McCarthy Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend a land lease at McCarthy Airport for Wrangell Mountain Air, Inc. for five more years. The lease covers about 17,000 square feet used for air taxi operations, aircraft storage and tie-down, and fuel storage and dispensing. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m., November 9, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Wrangell Mountain Air, Inc. filed an application under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease term extension without competition. The Department is accepting written comments until 4:30 p.m., November 9, 2026, before deciding whether to extend the lease.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-72398 (Lot 2, Block 1), about 17,000 square feet at McCarthy Airport, for an additional five years. Annual rent would be $1,649.00 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses: aeronautical - air taxi operation; aircraft storage and tie-down; fuel storage and dispensing of fuel for Lessee-owned aircraft; all in support of the Lessee's commercial aviation business. 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: Wrangell Mountain Air, Inc. (applicant/lessee)

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 Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to Lease ADA-72398. 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 who include their return address. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711.

Contact

Johnna Merculief
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing
(907) 451-2849
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-72398 (Lot 2, Block 1), consisting of approximately 17,000 square feet, at McCarthy Airport for an additional five (5) years. Applicant: Wrangell Mountain Air, Inc. Annual rent: $1,649.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: aeronautical - air taxi operation; aircraft storage and tie-down; fuel storage and dispensing of fuel for Lessee-owned aircraft; all in support of Lessee’s commercial aviation business. 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 Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-2849. 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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