ADA-09727 Proposal to Lease State Airport Land at Homer Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities plans to lease about 56,500 square feet of state land at Homer Airport to David Swartz for 50 years so he can build and maintain a T-hangar complex for storing private airplanes and helicopters. The public can send written comments or competing applications until 4:30 p.m., November 19, 2026. Only people who send comments or applications with a return address will be told the department's decision.

Why was this notice issued?

The department received a lease application from David Swartz for state airport land at Homer Airport and is giving public notice before deciding whether to sign the lease.

What action is being taken?

Proposing a 50-year lease of Lot 1B, Block 400 (about 56,500 square feet, lease number ADA-09727) at Homer Airport for annual rent of $12,260.50 plus any other associated fees. Allowed uses are aeronautical (aviation-related): building and maintaining a T-hangar complex for storing personal fixed-wing and rotary (helicopter) aircraft in the hangar bays, outside parking for hangar occupants only, and building taxiway access and road improvements. After the deadline, the department will decide whether to sign the lease.

Who is involved: Applicant: David Swartz; Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Nov 19, 2026 11 days from today.

“4:30 p.m., November 19, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Britton Goldberg, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

What to include

Submit written comments, objections, or competing applications so they are received by the deadline. Refer to lease number ADA-09727. Include your return address; the department's decision will be sent only to people who submit written comments, objections, or competing applications with a return address. For hearing impaired accommodation, call Alaska Relay at 711. The department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all applications or comments.

Contact

Britton Goldberg
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0745
PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 20, 2026: Notice published
Nov 19, 2026: Competing applications or written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to lease Lot 1B, Block 400, consisting of approximately 56,500 square feet (ADA-09727), at Homer Airport for 50 years. Applicant: David Swartz. Annual rent: $12,260.50 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – the construction and maintenance of a t-hangar complex for the storage of personal fixed-wing and rotary aircraft within the hangar bays and exterior parking for hangar occupants only. Construction of taxiway access and road improvements. Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 19, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to execute the lease. 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 Britton Goldberg, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0745. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711. 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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