ADA-72935 Proposal to Permit Use of State Airport Land at McCarthy Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to issue a five-year permit to Fairbanks Airborne Remote Sensing to use about 17,134 square feet of state land at McCarthy Airport. The land would be used for aircraft tie-down and for storing and maintaining aircraft and support equipment for the company's commercial survey and maintenance work. The public can send written comments or competing applications by 4:30 p.m. on November 16, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Fairbanks Airborne Remote Sensing applied to use state airport land at McCarthy Airport. The Department is giving public notice and inviting written comments or competing applications before it decides whether to issue the permit.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to permit use of Lot 3, Block 1 (about 17,134 square feet, file ADA-72935) at McCarthy Airport for five years, expiring July 1, 2031. Authorized uses are aeronautical: aircraft tie-down, and storage and maintenance of aircraft and support equipment for the company's commercial survey and maintenance operation. Annual rent would be $1,662.00 plus any other associated fees. After the deadline, the Department will decide whether to sign the permit. It may correct technical defects, the term or the purposes, and may reject any or all applications or comments.

Who is involved: Fairbanks Airborne Remote Sensing (applicant)

How can the public respond?

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

“Competing applications or 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 or competing applications must be in writing and received at the listed address by the deadline. Include your return address. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment, objection or competing application by the deadline with a return address. Refer to ADA-72935. 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: Competing applications or written comments due by 4:30 p.m.
Jul 1, 2031: Proposed permit would expire

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to permit use of Lot 3, Block 1, consisting of approximately 17,134 square feet (ADA-72935), at McCarthy Airport for five (5) years, to expire July 1, 2031. Applicant: Fairbanks Airborne Remote Sensing. Authorized uses: aeronautical – aircraft tie-down; and storage and maintenance of aircraft and support equipment which is al in support of lessees commercial survey and maintenance operation. Annual rent: $1,662.00 and any other associated fees. Competing applications or 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 permit. The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection or a competing application 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 applications or comments.

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