Welcome to the Division of Statewide Aviation
From Utqiaġvik to Adak 1500 miles to the south, aviation touches all aspects of life in rural Alaska.
AVIATION IN
ALASKA CREATES
35,000 JOBS
CONTRIBUTING
$3.8 BILLION
ACROSS
2,427,971 MI²
OF AIRSPACE
Vast spans of wilderness in the last frontier separate 82% of our communities from the road system, creating a challenge totally unique to our state. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities maintains and operates the solution to that challenge through an expansive network of 235 airports. The Division of Statewide Aviation (SWA) oversees policies, procedures, and programs to develop, construct, operate, and manage those facilities in coordination with other functional groups across the department.
82%
Of Alaska communities depend on aviation for year round access
6X
As many pilots per capita, and 16x as many aircraft
235
Airports in the rural aviation system
WHAT WE DO
- Implement regulations and manage development pertaining to state laws concerning unmanned aircraft operations within the state.
- Work with Alaskan Aviation stakeholders, such as the Aviation Advisory Board to promote the industry.
- Coordinate and implement professional development of Rural Aviation staff.
Without our airports, the Alaskan way of life simply would not be possible. 402 Alaskan communities depend on aviation for year round access, where aircraft often take the place of cars, school buses, semitrucks, and ambulances.
With every flight that takes place, there is a team ensuring that the largest aviation system in the U.S.A. remains the safest.
Statewide Aviation shares the Alaska Department of Transportations and Facilities mission to: Keep Alaska Moving through Service and Infrastructure
For more detailed airport information, check out the Alaska Aviation System Plan (AASP) and select the Search AK Airports tab.
Meet Statewide Aviation
Division of Statewide Aviation Staff
The Deputy Commissioner's office number is (907) 269-0730.
Troy LaRue, C.M. is the Operations Manager for the Division of Statewide Aviation, directing aviation operations and planning for the State of Alaska’s rural airport system within the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
His telephone number is (907) 269-0724.
Rebecca Douglas, C.M. is the Statewide Aviation System Planner. She manages the Alaska Aviation System Plan (AASP), the 5010 inspection program for public airports across the state, and coordinates other aviation related issues.
Her telephone number is (907) 269-0728.
Andrew Warner, C.M. is the Statewide Aviation Policy Planner. He works on aviation issues such as regulations and statute updates, NextGen ADS-B program, approach procedures and is the Alaska contact for the Essential Air Service program.
His telephone number is (907) 269-0738.
Ryan Marlow is the UAS/Drone Program Coordinator for the Division of Statewide Aviation, managing and guiding drone operations throughout the state.
His telephone number is (907) 269-0741.
Dylan Blankenship, C.M. is the Development Specialist that provides support to the Deputy Commissioner and Division of Statewide Aviation for aviation issues, stakeholder, media, and legislative requests, and coordinates Airport Operations and Management Training Programs. His telephone number is (907) 521-7014.
Kari Hebert is the Airport Development Manager. She manages AIP and ACIP program, conducts biannual APEB meetings and updates the spending plan. Her telephone number is (907) 269-0727.
Melanie Bray is the PFAS Coordinator for the Division of Statewide Aviation. She manages the department's Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) program, developing recommendations on aviation legislation and policies, to minimize impacts as they relate to PFAS at Alaska's airports, and coordinates other PFAS related issues. Her phone number is (907) 451-5385.
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Statewide Aviation Leasing Staff
Clark Cox is the Statewide Aviation Leasing Program Manager. The position supervises three Regional Leasing Offices and is responsible for the development and implementation of policy for leasing and lease lot development across the rural airport system.
His telephone number is (907) 269-0319.
For more information: Statewide Aviation Leasing Contact Us
Britton Goldberg is the Aviation Leasing Chief for the Central Region office located in Anchorage. Responsible for the Airport Leasing program in the Central Region as well as 14 Southcoast Region airports in the Aleutian Chain.
His phone number is (907) 269-0745.
For more information: Aviation Leasing Central Region Contact Us
Diana Osborne, C.M. is the Aviation Leasing Chief for the Northern Region office located in Fairbanks and is responsible for the Airport Leasing program in the Northern Region.
Her phone number is (907) 451-5201.
For more information: Aviation Leasing Northern Region Contact Us
Sharyn Augustine is the Aviation Leasing Chief for the Southcoast Region office located in Juneau and is responsible for the Airport Leasing program in the Southcoast Region.
Her phone number is (907) 465-6893.
For more information: Aviation Leasing Southcoast Region Contact Us
Statewide Airport Safety and Security Officers
Safety & Security Officers are located regionally across the state and are responsible for providing safe consistent methods of operating the FAA Part 139 Certificated Airports. These individuals coordinate with the FAA and TSA inspectors regarding regulatory compliance matters and provide expertise and guidance for the operation of the State of Alaska’s airport system.
Jeremy Worrall, A.A.E., ACE, located in Fairbanks, is the Airport Operations Superintendent for the Division of Statewide Aviation, overseeing airport operations and all aspects of FAA and TSA compliance for all 20 certificated airports in the State’s rural airport system.
His telephone number is (907) 451-5230.
Vacant Located in Anchorage and oversees the Bethel, Dillingham, Homer, King Salmon, Kodiak, and Unalaska (Dutch Harbor) airports.
The phone number is (907) 269-0751.
Carmen Lobsinger, C.M. is located in Fairbanks and oversees the Barrow, Cordova, Deadhorse, Kotzebue, Nome, and Valdez airports.
Her phone number is (907) 451-5250.
David Cummings, C.M., ACE is located in Juneau, and oversees the Adak, Cold Bay, Sand Point, Gustavus, Petersburg, Sitka, Wrangell, and Yakutat airports.
His phone number is (907) 465-1784.
