ADA-09737 Proposal to Permit State Airport Land at Tuluksak Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to give Calista Corporation a 5-year permit to use a small piece of land (about 625 square feet) at Tuluksak Airport. Calista would install a communications shelter there to bring wired broadband internet to the community, paying $625 a year in rent plus other fees. The public can send written comments or a competing application by 4:30 p.m. on December 3, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Calista Corporation applied to use state airport land at Tuluksak Airport, and the Department is giving public notice before deciding whether to issue the permit.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to permit Parcel B (about 625 square feet, case number ADA-09737) at Tuluksak Airport to Calista Corporation for 5 years, for annual rent of $625.00 plus any other associated fees. The permitted use is non-aeronautical (not related to flying): installing a communications shelter on airport property to provide hardwired broadband internet to the community. After the deadline, the Department will decide whether to sign the permit. It may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all applications or comments.

Who is involved: Calista Corporation (applicant); Tuluksak community

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Dec 3, 2026 25 days from today.

“Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., December 3, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Thomas Hildreth, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

What to include

Submit a written comment, objection, or competing application, and reference ADA-09737. Include your return address. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment, objection, or competing application to the address by the deadline and include their return address. Hearing-impaired accommodation is available through Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact

Thomas Hildreth
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0736
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
Dec 3, 2026: Competing applications or written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to permit Parcel B, consisting of approximately 625 square feet (ADA-09737), at Tuluksak Airport for 5 years. Applicant: Calista Corporation. Annual rent: $625.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Non-aeronautical - Installation of a communications shelter on airport property. The structures are necessary to provide hardwired broadband internet to the community. Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., December 3, 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 Thomas Hildreth, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0736. 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.

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.