ADA-72396 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Chitina Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Chitina Airport for five more years for Wrangell Mountain Air, Inc. The company uses the land for its air taxi office and for parking vehicles and aircraft. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on 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 extend a lease term without competition. The Department is taking written comments before it decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-72396 (Lot 1, Block 1), about 16,408 square feet at Chitina Airport, for an additional five years. Annual rent would be $1,591.58 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses are aeronautical: maintenance and operation of an air taxi office, and vehicle and aircraft parking in conjunction with the lessee's air taxi business. 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: 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 at the address in the notice by 4:30 p.m., November 9, 2026. 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. 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-72396 (Lot 1, Block 1), consisting of approximately 16,408 square feet, at Chitina Airport for an additional five (5) years. Applicant: Wrangell Mountain Air, Inc. Annual rent: $1,591.58 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: aeronautical - maintenance and operation of an air taxi office, and vehicle and aircraft parking in conjunction with the operation of the Lessee’s air taxi 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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