Written comments due: ADA-72365 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Bettles Airport

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has announced a proposal to extend Lease ADA-72365 at the Bettles Airport. The lease covers approximately 65,248 square feet, specifically identified as Lots 1-3, 5-7, and 10A of Block 111. The applicant for this extension is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. The proposed extension is for a term of five years. The land is designated for non-aeronautical use, specifically for the operation and maintenance of housing and associated utilities for National Park Service employees and their families. The annual rent for the lease is set at $4,567.36, plus any applicable associated fees. This application is being processed under AS 02.15.090(c), which permits the Department to grant the extension without a competitive bidding process. The public comment period is open until November 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Interested parties must submit written comments to the Department to receive notification of the final decision. Erik Widman of the Aviation Leasing office in Fairbanks is the designated contact for this proposal.