ADA-72180 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Kotzebue Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend NANA Construction, LLC's land lease at Kotzebue Airport for five more years. The lot is about 13,750 square feet and is used for an air taxi service, aircraft maintenance and self-fueling, and aircraft parking and tie-down. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on November 16, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

NANA Construction, LLC applied to extend its lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which lets the Department 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-72180 (Lot K1, Block 1), about 13,750 square feet at Kotzebue Airport, for an additional five years. Annual rent would be $2,983.75 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses are aeronautical: operation of an air taxi service; aircraft maintenance and self-fueling; and aircraft parking and tie-down. After comments close, the Department will decide whether to extend the lease.

Who is involved: NANA Construction, LLC (applicant)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 16, 2026 8 days from today.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 16, 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. 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-72180. The Department may reject any or all comments. 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 14, 2026: Notice published
Nov 16, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-72180 (Lot K1, Block 1), consisting of approximately 13,750 square feet, at Kotzebue Airport for an additional five (5) years. Applicant: NANA Construction, LLC. Annual rent: $2,983.75 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: aeronautical - Operation of an Air taxi service; Aircraft maintenance & self-fueling; Aircraft parking & tie-down. 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 16, 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.

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.