State seeks comments on Birchwood Airport hangar lease extension

The Alaska Department of Transportation is accepting public comments through May 8 on a proposal to extend a hangar lease at Birchwood Airport for five more years.

Applicant Ashley Marquardt seeks to extend her lease on a 3,942-square-foot lot used for aircraft hangar operations and vehicle parking. The annual rent would remain $625 plus associated fees.

The lease covers Lot 4, Block 700 at the airport and allows maintenance and operation of a hangar for storing private aircraft. State law permits the department to extend the lease without competitive bidding.

Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 8, 2026. The department will then decide whether to approve the extension and will notify only those who submit comments.

Comments should be sent to Kristy Despars, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900. She can be reached at 907-269-0743. Those needing hearing accommodations may call Alaska Relay at 711.

After the comment period closes, the department will review all submissions and make a final decision on the lease extension request.