Cold Bay Fence Replacement & Gate Upgrades

Project # SFAPT00520

Project Overview

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) plans to improve the Cold Bay Airport by replacing existing fencing, replacing and upgrading existing gates, installing new fencing to fully enclose the airfield, and provide a bear skirt on all fencing installed. All paved driveways through the existing gates will be improved to accommodate the newly installed gate systems.

Project Area

Project History

Cold Bay Airport serves the City of Cold Bay, located in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge at the western end of the Alaska Peninsula. It lies 634 miles southwest of Anchorage and 180 miles northeast of Unalaska. Cold Bay was incorporated in Alaska as a Second-Class City in 1981. Cold Bay Airport covers 2,213 acres and has two asphalt paved runways: 15/33 is 10,179 by 150 feet and 8/26 is 4,900 by 150 feet. Cold Bay's main runway is the fifth-longest in Alaska, serves as an alternate emergency landing area for trans-Pacific aircraft navigating Great Circle flight paths, and is equipped with air navigation aids supporting instrument landing approaches.

Anticipated Schedule

Task Name	Anticipated Completion
Pre-Environmental Review	Fall 2024
Field Studies, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sampling, geotechnical investigation, wetlands delineation, invasive species survey, cultural survey. Results and reports will be completed later.	Fall 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Sampling	Fall 2024
Agency Scoping and Public Notice	Fall 2024
Final Environmental Document	Spring 2026
Preliminary Design	Spring 2024
Plans in Hand Review & Public Meeting (75% Design)	Spring/Summer 2025
Plans, Specifications, and Estimates Review (95% Design)	Fall 2025
Post Plans, Specifications, and Estimates Review	Winter 2025
Bid Advertisement	Spring 2026
Anticipated Construction	2026
Public Involvement	Ongoing/as needed

Links & Documents

Documents

Project documents will be posted here upon completion.

Links

• Alaska DOT&PF Aviation & Airports: https://dot.alaska.gov/airport-portal.shtml
• FAA Alaska Region Airports Division: https://www.faa.gov/airports/alaskan

Public Involvement

Stay involved and informed as the Cold Bay Fence Replacement & Gate Upgrades project progresses. We welcome your input at any time.

Contact Us

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To submit comments to the project team, email ColdBayAirportRehab@dowl.com.

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