ADA-72963 Proposal to Permit Use of State Airport Land at Valdez Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to let Knik Construction Co. Inc. use about 20,700 square feet of state land (Parcel F) at Valdez Airport for 20 years. The company would use and maintain a road on the land to reach its commercial business, paying $828 a year in rent. The public may send written comments or competing applications by 4:30 p.m. on November 25, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Knik Construction Co. Inc. applied to use state airport land at Valdez Airport. The Department is giving public notice before deciding whether to issue the permit, and is accepting comments and competing applications.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to issue a 20-year permit (ADA-72963) for Parcel F, about 20,700 square feet at Valdez Airport, ending May 1, 2046. The permitted use is non-aeronautical (not related to flying): use and maintenance of a road to access the permittee's commercial business. Annual rent would be $828.00 plus any other associated fees. After the deadline, the Department will decide whether to sign the permit. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all applications or comments.

Who is involved: Knik Construction Co. Inc. (applicant); Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Nov 25, 2026 17 days from today.

“Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 25, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

What to include

Submit a written comment, objection, or competing application so that it is received by the deadline. Refer to permit number ADA-72963. 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. People 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 23, 2026: Notice published
Nov 25, 2026: Competing applications or written comments due by 4:30 p.m.
May 1, 2046: Proposed permit would expire

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to permit use of Parcel F consisting of approximately 20,700 square feet (ADA-72963), at Valdez Airport for 20 years, to expire May 1, 2046. Applicant: Knik Construction Co. Inc. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical - Use and maintenance of a road to access Permittee’s commercial business. Annual rent: $828.00 and any other associated fees. Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 25, 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.

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.