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Kodiak Airport Rehabilitation Project
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Kodiak Airport Apron and Taxiways C, D, and F
Rehabilitation Project

Project # SFAPT00227

Welcome to the website for the Kodiak Airport apron and Taxiways C, D, and F Rehabilitation Project.

Project Overview

Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) is a regional Part 139 hub airport for both public and military use. It accommodates the largest operating U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) installation and is the only base that hosts both aircraft and ships. This USCG base responds to emergencies for the entire Kodiak region and Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is proposing maintenance improvements to the Kodiak Airport Facility.

Purpose and Need

The existing facility has experienced a fair amount of deterioration in recent years as its asphalt surfaces approach 20 years of age. Because they are reaching the end of their useful life, the existing pavement structures and airfield lighting are to be replaced. Development of this proposed project would follow a process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Further information and details can be found below in the Environmental Processes section.

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Project Scope

overhead image of Kodiak Airport with indications where the project is involved

NTP 1

  • Reconstruct the apron and Taxiway F.
  • Pave access road driveways on the apron.
  • Replace edge lights, home runs, and transformers on the apron and Taxiway F.
  • Install apron edge lighting on the west end of the apron.
  • Remove and install new storm drainage infrastructure in the vicinity of the apron, including trench drains, structures, and pipe.
  • Install two oil/water separators, one on each side of the apron.

NTP 2

  • Resurface Taxiways C and D with a crowned grade.
  • Extend Taxiway D to the end of Runway 8.
  • Conduct heave repair on Taxiway C and Runway 1/19.
  • Relocate access road that parallels Taxiways C and D to outside the taxiway object-free area (TOFA).
  • Pave access road driveways onto Taxiways C, D, and F to the TOFA back to the gate. Turning radii to Taxiway C will accommodate the largest Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle used.
  • Repair damage from aircraft turning movements at Runway 8.
  • Remove existing connector Taxiway D pavement and reestablish infield grassy areas.
  • Remove existing storm infrastructure and pipes. Install new storm infrastructure and regrade infield areas to Federal Aviation Administration standards.

NTP 3

  • Resurface Runway 11/29 and Taxiway E with a crowned grade.
  • Conduct heave repair on Runway 11/29 and Taxiway E.
  • Pave access road driveways to Runway 11/29 and Taxiway E.
  • Replace edge lights, home runs, and transformers on Runway 11/29 and Taxiway E.
  • Remove existing storm infrastructure and regrade infield areas to Federal Aviation Administration standards.

Environmental Processes

Development of this proposed project would follow a process required by NEPA. Based on project location and scope of work, the required NEPA environmental document is anticipated to be a Focused EA. Possible affected resources include wetlands, waters of the U.S., eagles, endangered species, marine mammals, fish habitat, and cultural or historic properties.

The proposed project would comply with all applicable authorities, including the following:

  • Executive Order (EO)-11988 (Floodplain Management)
  • EO-12898 (Environmental Justice)
  • Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
  • Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Management Act
  • National Historic Preservation Act – Section 106
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act

Project Status & Schedule

Project design is 100% complete. Construction for NTP 1 is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. NTP 2 and NTP 3 are currently under construction, with completion anticipated in 2028.

schedule showing parts of the project being implemented over time

Project Funding

The project cost will be approximately $70,000,000. Approximately 95% of this project cost will be funded by the Federal Aviation Administration, with the remaining balance paid by the State of Alaska.

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Project Contacts

Project Manager
Keri Williamson, P.E.
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
P.O. Box 112506
Juneau, AK 99811-2506
Phone: (907) 465-1819
Email:  keri.williamson@alaska.gov

Environmental Contact
Christy Gentemann, Environmental Impact Analyst
DOT&PF, Southcoast Region
P.O. Box 112506               
Juneau, AK 99811-2506 
Phone: (907) 465-4524
Email: christy.gentemann@alaska.gov