ADA-09117 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Girdwood Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend Gary LaRose's lease of about 24,360 square feet of land at Girdwood Airport for five more years. The land is used for a hangar, air taxi service, aircraft repair, parts sales, storage and tie-down rentals. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on December 4, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The leaseholder applied for a lease term extension under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which lets the Department grant the extension without competition. Public notice and a chance to comment are given before the Department decides.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-09117 (Lot 6B, Block 100), about 24,360 square feet at Girdwood Airport, for an additional five years. Annual rent would be $2,362.92 plus any other associated fees. Authorized uses are aeronautical: continued use and maintenance of a hangar for private and commercial aviation, including operation of an air taxi; sale of aircraft parts and accessories; maintenance and repair of aircraft; storage; and rental of tie-downs. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether to extend the lease.

Who is involved: Applicant: Gary LaRose

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. Refer to Lease ADA-09117. 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 in the notice and who include their return address. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments. People 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-09117 (Lot 6B, Block 100), consisting of approximately 24,360 square feet, at Girdwood Airport for an additional five years. Applicant: Gary LaRose. Annual rent: $2,362.92 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – Continued use and maintenance of a hangar for private and commercial aviation including operation of an air taxi; sale of aircraft parts and accessories; maintenance and repair of aircraft; storage; and rental of tie-downs. 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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