ADA-09134 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Talkeetna Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Talkeetna Airport for 5 more years to the National Park Service. The Park Service uses the land as a staging, storage and helicopter parking area for high-altitude search and rescue, along with a fuel tank and a storage container. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on November 19, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The National Park Service applied to extend its lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant a lease term extension without competition. Public notice and a chance for written comment are given before the Department decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-09134 (Lot 5, Block 2A), about 26,000 square feet at Talkeetna Airport, for an additional 5 years at an annual rent of $3,400.00 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses are aeronautical: operating and maintaining a staging, storing and helicopter parking area for the lessee's high-altitude search and rescue operations. Uses also include continued placement and maintenance of one Convault 1,000-gallon above-ground fuel storage tank (for fueling the lessee's aircraft only), one container van for related equipment and supplies, and vehicle parking. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether to extend the lease.

Who is involved: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (applicant/lessee)

How can the public respond?

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

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 19, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Narciss Phillips, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to Lease ADA-09134. Include your return address. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment or objection at the address and by the date and time given, and who include their return address. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact

Narciss Phillips
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0738
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: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-09134 (Lot 5, Block 2A), consisting of approximately 26,000 square feet, at Talkeetna Airport for an additional 5 years. Applicant: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Annual rent: $3,400.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – Operation and maintenance of a staging, storing and helicopter parking area used in connection with Lessee's high-altitude search and rescue operations. Continued placement and maintenance of one (1) Convault 1,000 gallon above ground fuel storage tank, for fueling of Lessee's aircraft only; one container van to store related equipment and supplies and associated vehicle parking. This is an application filed under AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease term extension without competition. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 19, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to extend the lease. 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 Narciss Phillips, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0738. 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 comments.

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