Bering Air extends Nome lease, expands Unalakleet operations

Bering Air is moving to expand its footprint at two western Alaska airports, seeking a five-year lease extension at Nome and an amended lease at Unalakleet.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities published notices Thursday proposing to extend Bering Air's lease at Nome Airport for about 60,000 square feet at an annual rent of $13,020 plus associated fees. The lease covers terminal operations for passengers and cargo, scheduled airline business, and equipment storage. Nome Airport is Bering Air's primary hub. DOT&PF issued a similar public notice on the Nome lease in 2024, reflecting the carrier's continuing long-term use of airport land.

At Unalakleet Airport, the state proposes to change the authorized uses of Bering Air's existing lease covering about 10,518 square feet at an annual rent of $2,282.41 plus associated fees. Authorized uses include all Part 135 air taxi operations, passenger transportation, scheduled air service, charter flights, and fixed-wing and rotor-wing operations.

Bering Air advertises scheduled service to 18 communities from its Nome hub.