Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request for Disposal of Airport Property at the Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, AK

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Notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request from the Fairbanks International Airport to release 40 (<plus-minus>) acres of federally obligated airport property at the Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, Alaska. This acreage was acquired with federal financial assistance via Airport Improvement Program Federal Grants. The release of property will allow the Fairbanks International Airport to dispose of the property for non-aeronautical purposes.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 208 (Thursday, October 29, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 68225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22098]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request for Disposal 
of Airport Property at the Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, 
AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: Notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request 
from the Fairbanks International Airport to release 40 (<plus-minus>) 
acres of federally obligated airport property at the Fairbanks 
International Airport, Fairbanks, Alaska. This acreage was acquired 
with federal financial assistance via Airport Improvement Program 
Federal Grants. The release of property will allow the Fairbanks 
International Airport to dispose of the property for non-aeronautical 
purposes.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 30, 2026.

ADDRESSES: Documents are available for review at the Fairbanks 
International Airport, 6450 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, and the 
FAA Airports District Office, 222 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99513. 
Written comments on the Sponsor's request must be delivered or mailed 
to: Nathaniel Zacharzewski, Leasing Specialist, Fairbanks International 
Airport, 6450 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Molly Fierro, Compliance Specialist, 
Alaskan Regional Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 222 W 7th 
Ave., Anchorage, AK 99513.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The property is located northwest of South 
Vanhorn and 5th Wheel Streets. The anticipated use of the property will 
be to facilitate expansion of a privately owned gravel mining company. 
The parcel is currently depicted on the approved Airport Layout Plan as 
undeveloped property with no planned aeronautical development. The 
property will be released of its federal obligations given the land is 
no longer required by the Fairbanks International Airport for 
aeronautical purposes. The property will be sold at the Fair Market 
Value (FMV) based on appraisal. Section 125 of The Wendell H. Ford 
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21) 
requires the FAA to provide an opportunity for public notice and 
comment prior to the ``waiver'' or ``modification'' of a sponsor's 
Federal obligation to use certain airport land for non-aeronautical 
purposes.
    Authority for the Policy: This notice is published under the 
authority described in Title 49 of the United States Code, Subtitle 
VII, part B, chapter 471, Section 47107(h)(2).

    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on October 20, 2026.
Laurie J. Suttmeier,
Director, Alaska Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2026-22098 Filed 10-28-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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