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State seeks contractor for rural airport inspections by June 2
Alaska DOT&PF is soliciting proposals for federally funded rural airport inspection services with a June 2 deadline.
by Alaska News4d ago1 min readAnchorage5 viewsAI
State seeks bids for Hydaburg seaplane facility refurbishment
Alaska DOT is accepting bids through June 11, 2026, for a $2.5 million to $5 million project to refurbish or relocate Hydaburg's seaplane facility, a vital transportation link for the remote Southeast Alaska community.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readHydaburg3 viewsAI
State seeks public input on Denali airport recommendations by May 27
DOT&PF will present final airport planning recommendations for Denali Borough at a May 27 virtual meeting, concluding a two-year study on improving aviation access and safety.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readDenali Borough3 viewsAI
Generations Southeast brings CDL simulator training to Juneau, Prince of Wales
Generations Southeast Community Learning Center has installed virtual driving simulators at its Juneau and Prince of Wales campuses to provide commercial driver's license training locally, eliminating the need for Southeast Alaska residents to leave the region for CDL certification.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readSoutheast10 viewsAI
Airport firefighting trucks fail, leaving Juneau one flat tire from losing all flights
Juneau's airport dropped to Index B status when two of three firefighting trucks failed simultaneously, limiting service to only 737-700s Alaska Airlines is phasing out and prompting urgent funding requests for replacement equipment.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readCBJ3 viewsAI
State Seeks Comments on 55-Year Lease for Adak Airport Hangar
The state is accepting public comments through May 25, 2026, on a proposed 55-year lease at Adak Airport for a commercial air freight hangar and related operations.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAdak4 viewsAI
State proposes to extend Petersburg Airport parking lot permit
The state is accepting public comments through May 23 on extending a five-year land use permit for parking lots at Petersburg Airport.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readPetersburg4 viewsAI
Alaska Airlines Pilots Raise Concerns Over Hawaiian Merger Integration
Alaska Airlines pilots are raising concerns about seniority integration, route operations, and job stability as the carrier completes its merger with Hawaiian Airlines.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
State proposes five-year lease extension for Birchwood Airport hangar
The state transportation department is seeking public comment through May 20 on extending a private aircraft hangar lease at Birchwood Airport for five years.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readBirchwood Airport4 viewsAI
Lake Hood Seaplane Base holds user group meeting May 14
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport will hold a virtual user group meeting for Lake Hood on May 14 to discuss construction plans, strip closures, and new payment systems.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAnchorage3 viewsAI
State seeks bids for Lake Hood Seaplane Base runway improvements
Alaska is seeking construction bids for runway and taxiway improvements at Anchorage's Lake Hood Seaplane Base, with bids due May 1, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readLake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, Alaska5 viewsAI
State seeks comments on Dillingham Airport land permit extension
The state is accepting public comments through May 20 on extending a five-year land permit for Alaska Pride Air at Dillingham Airport.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readDillingham Airport3 viewsAI
State seeks comments on GPS station lease at King Salmon Airport
The state is accepting public comments through May 27 on a proposed lease for a GPS earthquake monitoring station at King Salmon Airport.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readKing Salmon1 viewAI
State seeks comments on Birchwood Airport hangar lease extension
The state is seeking public comment on extending a private aircraft hangar lease at Birchwood Airport for five years.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readBirchwood Airport2 viewsAI
State seeks ideas for expanding cargo operations at Anchorage airport
The state is seeking industry proposals for expanding cargo operations and airfield capacity at Anchorage's international airport, with responses due May 11, 2026.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport1 viewAI
Dillingham Airport lease extension open for public comment until May 8
The state is seeking public input on extending Bristol Bay Air Service's lease at Dillingham Airport for five more years.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readDillingham Airport1 viewAI
State seeks comments on 31-year airport lease in Iliamna
The state transportation department is accepting public comments through April 23 on a proposed 31-year airport land lease in Iliamna for commercial air taxi operations.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readIliamnaAI
