The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to permit use of Parcel U consisting of approximately 230,750 square feet (ADA-72841), at Kotzebue Airport for one (1) year and sixty (60) days, to expire October 31, 2025. Applicant: OTZ Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical - for a laydown yard to store the microwave tower and supporting equipment. A small skid steer with a forklift attachment will be used for moving the equipment at the laydown yard. They will have a crew of 3-4 individuals that will build tower pieces and the microwave dishes. Once the tower pieces and microwave dishes have been assembled, Northern Pioneer Helicopter Service will transport the tower and equipment to each site location that is not accessible by street vehicles. Annual rent: $100,756.20 and any other associated fees.

Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., December 9, 2024, after which the Department will determine whether or not to execute the permit. 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 Johnna C. Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-2849. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711 for assistance.

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