ADA-09757 Proposal to Permit State Airport Land at Kalskag Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to give Calista Corporation a 5-year permit for a small parcel of land (about 625 square feet) at Kalskag Airport. The land would be used for a communications shelter needed to bring hardwired broadband internet to the community. The public can send written comments or competing applications until 4:30 p.m. on November 19, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Calista Corporation applied to use state airport land at Kalskag Airport, and the Department must give public notice and allow competing applications or written comments before deciding whether to issue the permit.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to permit Parcel F, about 625 square feet (ADA-09757), at Kalskag Airport for 5 years at an annual rent of $625.00 plus any other associated fees. The authorized use is non-aeronautical: installing a communications shelter on airport property to provide hardwired broadband internet to the community. After the deadline, the Department will decide whether or not to execute the permit. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all applications or comments.

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

How can the public respond?

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

“Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 19, 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. Refer to ADA-09757. Include your return address. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment, objection, or competing application at the address and by the date and time in the notice, and who include their return address. For hearing impaired accommodation, call 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
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 permit Parcel F, consisting of approximately 625 square feet (ADA-09757), at Kalskag 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. Structures are necessary to provide hardwired broadband internet to the community. 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 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.