The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to change the authorized uses of and extend Lease ADA-71152, Lot 2A and 3A, Block 21, consisting of approximately 30,000 square feet, at Gulkana Airport for an additional 5 years. Applicant: Copper Valley Air Service, LLC. Authorized uses: aeronautical – operation and maintenance of a hangar with office space for the operation of a commercial aviation business including: air taxi service, flight school, aircraft maintenance, repair and parking; retail sales of aircraft parts, accessories and airmen supplies; aircraft tie-down rentals; all in connection with fixed wing aircraft having a certificated maximum gross take-off weight of less than 12,500 lbs. and rotary-wing aircraft with a certificated max gross take-off weight of not more than 6,000 lbs.; vehicle parking for Lessee’s employees, customers, and guests; weather observation services and sublease of office space for such services; sublease of space for cell tower and shelter; and aviation fuel storage.

This is an application filed under AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease amendment without competition. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 21, 2022, after which the Department will determine whether or not to amend the lease. The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection to the Department, at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice and include their return address. Information is available from Diana M. Osborne, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-5201. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call TDD (907) 451-2363.

The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments.