Federal Register #2026-13306

FAA Proposes Release and Sale of 77.80 Acres at North Platte Regional Airport, NE

This opportunity involves the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeking public comment on the proposed release and sale of 77.80 acres of federally obligated airport land at North Platte Regional Airport (LBF), Nebraska. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - North Platte Airport Authority is the requesting entity - Transaction Details: - Proposed release and sale of 77.80 acres of airport property - Land to be sold to Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (CNPPID) - Purpose: Dredging and operations related to the North Platte River and downstream diversion dam - Requirements and Conditions: - Land is currently federally obligated for airport use - FAA has determined the release meets procedural requirements - Sale will not impact future aviation needs at the airport - Proceeds from the sale must be used for eligible airport projects benefiting civil aviation - Land must be sold at fair market value - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of goods/services are involved, as this is a land release and sale - Notable for converting airport land from aeronautical to non-aeronautical use, with reinvestment in airport projects required

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule on and invites public comments regarding a request to release and sell 77.80 acres of federally obligated airport property at the North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) in North Platte, Nebraska. The land release is requested by the North Platte Airport Authority to sell the property to the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District for dredging and operations related to the North Platte River and its downstream diversion dam. The FAA has determined that the request meets procedural requirements and that the release and sale will not impact future aviation needs at the airport. The sale proceeds will be used for eligible airport projects benefiting civil aviation. Comments on the request must be received by July 31, 2026.

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