ADA-72825 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Kotzebue Airport

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-72825 (Lot 5, Block 3), consisting of approximately 54,750 square feet, at Kotzebue Airport for an additional 48 years. Applicant: Bering Air, Inc. Annual rent: $11,880.75 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: aeronautical - conduct commercial aviation and air taxi operations; include fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft for scheduled and chartered flights for the transportation of passengers, cargo, and mail; parking and storage of aircraft; maintenance of aircraft; storage of aircraft parts and storage of maintenance tools and supplies; storage and maintenance of ground service equipment; storage of mail and cargo and fueling of company aircraft with company 2200 gallon Jet A mobile fuel truck and or above ground 2000 gallon tank for av gas.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., March 13, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to amend 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 Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-2849. 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 comments.