51118 Proposal To Lease State Airport Land - Haines

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to lease a small lot at Haines Airport to Robert W Harris so he can keep running and maintaining a hangar for his private aircraft. This would be a follow-on lease to his existing one, and the state can grant it without taking competing offers. The public can send written comments until 4:30 p.m. on December 6, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Robert W Harris applied for a successive lease (ADA-51118, following lease ADA-51016) under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c). This law allows the Department to grant the requested lease term extension without competition.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to lease Lot 6, Block 2 at Haines Airport, about 7,200 square feet, for five (5) years. The notice states the lease would expire August 1, 2064. The authorized use is aeronautical: operating and maintaining a hangar to store the lessee's private aircraft. Annual rent would be $1,094.40. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether to sign the lease. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments.

Who is involved: Applicant: Robert W Harris

How can the public respond?

Respond by Sun, Dec 6, 2026 28 days from today.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., December 6, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Sharyn Augustine, Statewide Aviation Leasing, PO Box 112505, Juneau, AK 99811-2505

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 address and by the date and time in the notice and include their return address. Refer to lease ADA-51118 at Haines Airport. For more information, contact Sharyn Augustine by phone (907) 465-6893, fax (907) 465-1395, or email sharyn.augustine@alaska.gov. People needing hearing impaired accommodation may call TDD (907) 451-2363.

Contact

Sharyn Augustine
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Statewide Aviation Leasing
sharyn.augustine@alaska.gov
(907) 465-6893
PO Box 112505, Juneau, AK 99811-2505

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Nov 6, 2026: Notice published
Dec 6, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.
Aug 1, 2064: Proposed lease expiration date as stated in the notice

Original notice text

PROPOSAL TO LEASE STATE AIRPORT LAND: The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to lease Lot 6, Block 2, consisting of approximately 7,200 square feet (ADA-51118 successive lease to ADA-51016), at Haines Airport for five (5) years, to expire August 1, 2064. Applicant: Robert W Harris. Authorized uses: Aeronautical - Operation and maintenance of a hangar to store Lessee's private aircraft. Annual rent: $1,094.40 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 6, 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 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 Sharyn Augustine, Statewide Aviation Leasing, PO Box 112505, Juneau, AK 99811-2505, phone (907) 465-6893 or fax (907) 465-1395 or email sharyn.augustine@alaska.gov. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call TDD (907) 451-2363. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all 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.