Alaska Online Public Notices #ADL 234609

Alaska DNR 10-Year Land Lease for Private Airstrip and Road near Skwentna

This opportunity involves a 10-year land lease from the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the construction and operation of a private airstrip near Skwentna, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of approximately 2 acres of state land for: - Construction, operation, and maintenance of a private airstrip (two parcels: 600 ft x 75 ft and 400 ft x 75 ft) - Construction and maintenance of an adjacent private road - No permanent structures planned on state land - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all FAA regulations for airstrip operation - $2,000 performance guaranty required - Annual lease payments (currently $1,170/year) - $4/day Visitor Day fee for commercial recreation clients - Subleasing allowed with prior state approval and additional fees - Intended to support commercial recreation, guiding, and emergency access - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a land lease for development, not a procurement of goods or equipment. - Location: - Near Skwentna, Alaska, within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, close to the Talachulitna River

Description

This public notice concerns a preliminary decision on a land lease application by JWA Investments, LLC dba Tal Adventures Lodge for a 2-acre parcel near Skwentna, Alaska. The lease is intended for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a private airstrip and adjacent private road to support the applicant's recreation and guiding business. The proposed lease term is 10 years, and the site is located near the Talachulitna River. The public is invited to comment on the preliminary decision by June 9, 2026.

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