ADA-72938 Proposal to Lease State Airport Land at Deadhorse Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to lease about 467,350 square feet of state land at Deadhorse Airport to Delta Leasing LLC for 50 years. The land would be used for non-aviation purposes, including employee housing, a vehicle and equipment maintenance facility, and oilfield equipment parking and staging. The public may send written comments or competing applications by 4:30 p.m. on November 30, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Delta Leasing LLC applied to lease state airport land at Deadhorse Airport. The Department must give public notice and allow competing applications or written comments before deciding whether to sign the lease.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to lease Lot 2, Block 500 (about 467,350 square feet, file ADA-72938) at Deadhorse Airport for fifty (50) years. Annual rent would be $133,194.75 plus any other associated fees. Authorized non-aeronautical (non-aviation) uses: installing a gravel pad; placing camp modules to house employees and sublessees only; building a vehicle and equipment maintenance facility and support infrastructure; leasing vehicles and equipment; and parking, staging and maintaining vehicles and other oilfield support equipment. After the deadline, the Department will decide whether or not to execute the lease.

Who is involved: Delta Leasing LLC (applicant); Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 30, 2026 22 days from today.

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

Ways to respond

Mail Jennifer Schatz, 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. 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 this notice and include their return address. Reference ADA-72938. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all applications or comments. Hearing-impaired people may contact Relay Alaska at 711 for help.

Contact

Jennifer Schatz
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing
(907) 451-5226
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 27, 2026: Notice published
Nov 30, 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 2, Block 500, consisting of approximately 467,350 square feet (ADA-72938), at Deadhorse Airport for fifty (50) years. Applicant: Delta Leasing LLC. Annual rent: $133,194.75 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical – Installation of a gravel pad; placement of camp modules to provide housing for employees and sublessees only; construction of a vehicle and equipment maintenance facility and associated support infrastructure; leasing of vehicles and equipment; parking, staging and maintenance of vehicles and other oilfield support equipment. Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 30, 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 Jennifer Schatz, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-5226. 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.