ADA-72915 Proposal to Permit Use of State Airport Land at Stebbins Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities plans to let the City of Stebbins use about 15,000 square feet of state land at the Stebbins Airport for 20 years, at no rent. The city would build and maintain a public access road to a sewage lagoon. People can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on November 16, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The City of Stebbins applied to use state airport land at the Stebbins Airport for a non-aviation purpose, and the Department is giving public notice and a chance to comment before deciding.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to permit use of Item 3, about 15,000 square feet (ADA-72915), at the Stebbins Airport for 20 years, ending November 1, 2046. The authorized use is non-aeronautical (not related to aviation): construction and maintenance of a sewage lagoon public access road. Annual rent is $0.00 plus any other associated fees. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether to execute the maintenance agreement.

Who is involved: City of Stebbins (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 Erik Widman, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received at the address given by 4:30 p.m., November 16, 2026. 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. The Department may reject any or all comments. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711.

Contact

Erik Widman
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing
(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 14, 2026: Notice published
Nov 16, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.
Nov 1, 2046: Proposed permit would expire

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to permit use of Item 3, consisting of approximately 15,000 square feet (ADA-72915), at the Stebbins Airport for 20 years, to expire November 1, 2046. Applicant: City of Stebbins. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical – construction and maintenance of a sewage lagoon public access road. Annual rent: $0.00 and any other associated fees. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 16, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to execute the maintenance agreement. 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. 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.