FAA Public Comment Deadline: Fairbanks International Airport Property Release

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a public notice regarding a request from the Fairbanks International Airport to release approximately 40 acres of land from federal obligations. The property, which was originally acquired using Airport Improvement Program federal grants, is currently designated as undeveloped on the Airport Layout Plan with no planned aeronautical use. The airport intends to dispose of the land for non-aeronautical purposes, specifically to facilitate the expansion of a privately owned gravel mining company. The property is located northwest of South Vanhorn and 5th Wheel Streets in Fairbanks, Alaska. The land will be sold at its appraised Fair Market Value (FMV). This action is being taken in accordance with Section 125 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21), which mandates public notice and comment periods for the waiver or modification of federal airport land obligations. The FAA is accepting public comments on the request until November 30, 2026.