ADA-09698 MOA - Proposal to Lease State Airport Land at Ekwok Airport

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is offering a 20‑year lease of state airport land at Ekwok Airport for the exclusive use of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install, operate, and maintain navigational aid equipment (AWOS, WCAM, NASEB). The lease is rent‑free, and the FAA is the sole applicant under Alaska Statute AS 02.15.090(c), which permits a non‑competitive lease. Interested parties may submit written comments or objections by 4:30 p.m. on September 11, 2026. No competitive bidding, site visits, or pre‑bid meetings are required. The lease will grant rights‑of‑way for above‑ and below‑ground utility lines supporting the navigation aids. • Lease term: 20 years, rent‑free • Authorized use: Aeronautical – installation, operation, maintenance of FAA navigation, communication, and weather aids • Primary applicant: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration • Comment deadline: 09/11/2026 4:30 PM • Contact: Harrison Bivins, Aviation Leasing, (907) 269‑0740