Aviation Advisory Board
Description & Function The purpose and function of the Aviation Advisory Board is to advise and provide recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and Deputy Commissioner of Aviation on public policy related to the department’s exercise of its aviation functions assigned by law.
Contacts for the Board:
Troy LaRue - Statewide Aviation Operations Manager
4111 Aviation Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 269-0729
(907) 269-0489
Dylan Blankenship
4111 Aviation Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 521-7014
(907) 243-0663
Board Membership The Governor has the authority to appoint members to the Aviation Advisory Board, and the Alaska State Legislature confirms or denies appointees. Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor. For further information contact the boards and commissions staff in the Office of the Governor at (907) 465-3500 or email at boards@alaska.gov. Current members of the board include:
► James Dodson, Vice-Chair, representing the City of Fairbanks and the North Star Borough
► Steve Strait, representing the Municipality of Anchorage
► Adam White, representing Statewide Membership Organization Promoting Non-Commercial Aviation
► Dennis E. Parrish, representing Alaska International Airport System Non-Airline Tenants
► Gideon Garcia, representing Air Cargo Carriers Air Carrier Seat
► Frank A. Neitz, representing Unorganized Boroughs
► David Wilson, representing Public Users
► Marilyn Romano, representing Alaska International Airport System Signatory Air Carriers
► Bob Hajdukovich, representing Statewide Air Carriers Association
► Michael Reeve, representing Regional Air Carriers
► Vacant, representing 2nd Judicial District
Aviation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
(Sunset at Lake Hood. June 2011. Photo by Dave Krause, Alaska DOT&PF- Minutes, March 20, 2024
- Minutes, November 20, 2023
- Minutes, February 15, 2023
- Minutes, October 27, 2022
- Minutes, July 22, 2022
- Minutes, February 16, 2022
- Minutes, December 6, 2021
- Minutes, August 18, 2021
- Minutes, May 13, 2021
- Minutes, February 25, 2021
- Minutes, December 8, 2020
- Minutes, September 23, 2020
- Minutes, July 14, 2020
- Minutes, April 2, 2020
- Minutes, March 10, 2020
- Minutes, January 8, 2020
- Minutes, October 9, 2019
- Minutes, August 20, 2019
- Minutes, May 13, 2019
- Minutes, March 4, 2019
- Minutes, January 22, 2019
- Minutes, November 26, 2018
- Minutes, July 24, 2018
- Minutes, March 5, 2018
- Minutes, January 24, 2018
- Minutes, January 11, 2018
- Minutes, August 29, 2017
- Minutes, July 26-27, 2017
- Minutes, May 8, 2017
- Minutes, January 25, 2017
- Minutes, January 17, 2017
- Minutes, January 10, 2017
- Minutes, November 17, 2016
- Minutes, August 19, 2016
- Minutes, May 16, 2016
- Minutes, January 27, 2016
- Minutes, January 15, 2016
- Minutes, November 23, 2015
- Minutes, August 25, 2015
- Minutes, July 15, 2015
- Minutes, June 10, 2015
- Minutes, February 17, 2015
- Minutes, October 14, 2014
- Minutes, July 3, 2014
- Minutes, April 25, 2014
- Minutes, February 5, 2014
- Minutes, October 30, 2013
- Minutes June 18, 2013
- Minutes February 19, 2013
- Minutes December 11-12, 2012
- Minutes August 21-23, 2012
- Meeting Minutes May 3, 2012
- Meeting Minutes February 1-2, 2012
- Meeting Minutes Nov 1-2, 2011
- Meeting Minutes June 28-29, 2011
- Meeting Minutes April 5-6, 2011
- Meeting Minutes January 26, 2011
- Meeting Minutes October 21, 2010
- Meeting Minutes August 5-6, 2010
- Meeting Minutes January 27, 2010
- Meeting Minutes October 14-15 2009
- Meeting Minutes March 25, 2009
- Meeting Minutes January 9, 2009
- Meeting Minutes October 8-9, 2008
- Meeting Minutes May 2, 2008
- Meeting Minutes March 12, 2008
- Meeting Minutes January 30, 2008
- Meeting Minutes August 2, 2007
- Meeting Minutes February 20, 2007
- Meeting Minutes November 21, 2006
- Meeting Minutes October 10, 2006
- Meeting Minutes February 14, 2006
- Meeting Minutes December 14, 2005
- Meeting Minutes June 13, 2005
- Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004
- Meeting Minutes February 4, 2004
- Meeting Minutes December 17, 2003
- Meeting Minutes November 24, 2003
- Meeting Minutes October 10, 2003
- Meeting Minutes June 26, 2003
- Meeting Minutes May 22, 2003
Aviation Advisory Board Resolutions
- Resolution 2022-2 - A Resolution in Support of the Airport Resiliency Study
- Resolution 2022-1 - In Support of the Federal Aviation Administration's Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative
- Resolution 2020-2a - Increase Passenger Air Travel Confidence and Commerce in Rural Communities during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Resolution 2020-1 - Improve Safety at Klawock Airport
- Resolution 2018-2 - Supporting FAA Alaska Region Airports Division - August 2, 2018
- Resolution 2018-1 - Recommending Additional Public Comment Period for Aircraft Registration Fee - January 11, 2018
- Resolution 2017-1 - Supporting Revenue Enhancement for Rural Aviation System - January 25, 2017
- Resolution 2015-1 - Supporting Revenue Enhancement for Rural Aviation System - August, 26, 2015
- Resolution 2014-1 - Fight Illegal Drugs in Rural Alaska - February 7, 2014
- Resoultion 2012-2 - Support Erosion Mitigation at TSAIA – December 13, 2012
- Resolution 2012-1 – Support Mat-Su Borough Future Airport site – August 24, 2012
- Resolution 2011-2 - USPS Task Force - April 14, 2011
- Resolution 2011-1- Essential Air Service - May 3, 2011
- Resolution 2010-1- Improve Trade, Communication & Transportation to Russian Far East - October 21, 2010
- Resolution 2009-2 - Rate Changes at AIAS - November 10, 2009
- Resolution 2009-1- Rural Village Study - April 6, 2009
- Resolution 2008-2 - AIAS Director Position - November 20, 2008
- Resolution 2008-1- Opposing Rate Increases Rural Airport System - June 6, 2008
- Resolution 2006 - Bypass Mail Program - November 21, 2006
- Resolution 2006 - Bettles Airport - November 21, 2006
- Resolution 2006 - Back Country Airports
- Resolution - $12M for Deferred Maintenance
- Resolution 2003-1 Airport Authority for AIAS
- Aviation Advisory Board creation by Alaska Statute 44.42.200-290
- Administrative Order #204
- Administrative Order #206
- Administrative Order #211
- Administrative Order #215
- Aviation Advisory Board Operating Charter
- Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce Letter of Support for Transportation Boards 2019
- Nov. 24, 2015 Board Press Release
The Division of Statewide Aviation provides support to the Aviation Advisory Board. For more information please call (907) 269-0730 or fax (907) 269-0489.
