LAND LEASE ADA-90986: CLAIRE AIR, LLC.

PUBLIC NOTICE - PROPOSAL TO LEASE STATE LAND

AT FAIRBANKS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

In accordance with 17 AAC 42.400(a) – The following should be published: June 11, 2025 through July 11, 2025 (30-days) in the Alaska Online Public Notice System.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE STATE LAND: The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Fairbanks International Airport (Airport) proposes to execute Land Lease ADA-90986, as follows:  LESSEE: Claire Air, LLC.  PREMISES: Block 1, Lot 6, consisting of approximately 818,131 square feet.  LEASE TERM: Five (5) years, beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030.  CURRENT LEASE RENTAL RATE: The monthly rent is $8,181.31 ($0.12 per square foot x 818,131 square feet = $98,175.72 annually / 12 = $8,181.31 monthly).  AUTHORIZED USES: Operation of cargo and passenger aircraft and support facilities, buildings for personnel, equipment and supplies, and fueling of aircraft.  PROPOSED TERM JUSTIFICATION: Successive Lease Agreement to ADA-01188.  A Five (5) year term based on no investment in permanent improvements, appraisal or written opinion.  This supports the request for a term of five (5) years, to expire June 30, 2030.

This is an application filed under AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease without competition. 

This file is available for review during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, at the Leasing Office of Fairbanks International Airport, located at 6450 Airport Way Stuie 1, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709, telephone 907-474-2579.  Anyone needing special accommodations may call TDD 1-800-770-TYPE.  Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., July 11, 2025 via email or letter to: kim.swenson@alaska.gov or  Kim Swenson, Leasing Office, Fairbanks International Airport, 6450 Airport Way Suite 1, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709, after which the airport manager will determine whether or not to execute the land lease.

The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects in the lease language, the premises’ description, lease term, or the purposes of the lease, when to do so is in the best interest of the Department.

Date:                                                                            By:      ***Signed***                                        

                                                                                      Kim Swenson, C.M., Leasing Specialist III, FAI

It is the policy of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, any programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds.

The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services and/or special modifications to participate in this project should contact DOT&PF at 907-474-2500 to make necessary arrangements. Individuals with a hearing impairment can contact Relay Alaska at 711 for assistance. Requests should be made at least 5 days before the accommodation is needed to make any necessary arrangements.