What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend Dillingham Freight and Fuel LLC's land lease at Dillingham Airport for five more years without taking other bids. The public can send written comments by 4:30 p.m. on December 4, 2026, before the department decides whether to approve the extension.
Why was this notice issued?
Dillingham Freight and Fuel LLC 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 comment period are given before the Department decides.
What action is being taken?
The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-07900 (Lot 1C, Block 600), about 67,520 square feet at Dillingham Airport, for an additional five years. Annual rent would be $14,651.84 plus any other associated fees. Allowed uses are aeronautical: handling and storage of air cargo/freight to be carried on the lessee's aircraft; turn-around agent for a commercial cargo airline; aircraft parking; vehicle parking; parking of two mobile fuelers; freight/mail storage and office space; and above-ground fuel storage and sales.
Who is involved: Dillingham Freight and Fuel LLC (applicant/lessee)
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. Include your return address. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment or objection at the listed address by the deadline and include their return address. Refer to Lease ADA-07900. 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.; the Department will then decide whether to extend the lease
Original notice text
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.