ADA-07167 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Birchwood Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities plans to extend an airport land lease at Birchwood Airport for five more years for Gray Morris and Arthur Haefliger, who use the lot for an aircraft hangar. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on December 4, 2026, before the Department decides whether to extend the lease.

Why was this notice issued?

Gray Morris and Arthur Haefliger filed an application to extend their lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant a lease term extension without competition.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-07167 (Lot 1F, Block 600), about 16,026 square feet at Birchwood Airport, for an additional five years. Annual rent would be $2,099.41 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – operation and maintenance of an aircraft hangar for storage and maintenance of the lessee's private aircraft and commercial aircraft maintenance.

Who is involved: Gray Morris and Arthur Haefliger (applicants)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Dec 4, 2026 26 days from today.

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

Ways to respond

Mail Kristy Despars, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. 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 in the notice, and who include their return address. Refer to Lease ADA-07167. The Department may reject any or all comments. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact

Kristy Despars
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0743
PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Nov 4, 2026: Notice published
Dec 4, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-07167 (Lot 1F, Block 600), consisting of approximately 16,026 square feet, at Birchwood Airport for an additional five years. Applicant: Gray Morris and Arthur Haefliger. Annual rent: $2,099.41 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – Operation and maintenance of an aircraft hangar for storage and maintenance of lessee’s private aircraft and commercial aircraft maintenance. 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., December 4, 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 Kristy Despars, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0743. 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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