The existing Seaplane Base has been operating for 65 years and is at the end of its useful life. The Assembly passed an action plan to construct a new facility just inside the breakwater on Japonski Island (end of Seward Street) making this a top priority to secure Federal Funding, land, and ultimately construction. Federal funding* is anticipated to cover 93.75% of the cost of construction and another $150k per year in entitlements for the Airport Capital Improvements Program (ACIP). For this reason, it is essential for the project development to follow the required Federal funding process.
There are 5 main phases required to complete to be eligible to proceed to the next stage and receive Federal funding:
1. Planning and Environmental Review (current funded stage): Completed
2. Layout plan (current funded stage): Completed
3. Land acquisition: Summer 2021
*Federal Grants for 2021 will be 100% covered
4. Design/Final Permitting: Complete Summer 2025
5. Construction: 2027-2028
2025
2024
Archeological Exploration was completed to investigate the existence of human remains on Japonski island. No remains were found by the Archeologist or Anthropological Biologist on site.
2021
1a. Final Environmental Assessment with Finding of No Significant Impacts (FONSI) 6.9.2021.pdf
3a. SPB Facility Layout Plan Concept.pdf
4. SPB Concept Site Sections.pdf
5. SPB Airport Layout Plan.pdf
6. SPB Airport Capital Improvement Project.pdf
7. SPB Preliminary Wind and Wave Study.pdf
8. SPB Draft Environmental Assessment Public Meeting PowerPoint Presentation 2.17.2021.pdf
9. SPB Draft Environmental Assessment Public Meeting Notes 2.17.2021.pdf
10. SPB Pilot Public Meeting Notes 6.24.2020.pdf
11. SPB Pilot Public Meeting Notes 6.24.2020.pdf
12. Alternative Sites 2016 SPB Siting Analysis.pdf
13. Alternative Sites 2012 SPB Siting Analysis.pdf
2019
New Sitka Seaplane Base Fact Sheet
New Sitka Seaplane Base Development
New Sitka SPB Project Concept Map
1. Aviation Stakeholder Meeting Notes & Presentation 12.11.19
2. Public Meeting Notes & Presentation 12.11.19
3. Agency Meeting Notes.& Presentation 12.12.19
2012 & 2016
The Seaplane Base Siting Analysis presentation was delivered in 2012 at public meeting in Sitka. The presentation reviewed the need for seaplane base (SPB) improvements in Sitka, summarized the SPB site selection process, and recommended a preferred site for detailed planning and environmental review prior to design and construction. The siting analysis was updated in 2016.
February 17, 2016 Public Meeting Notes
2012 Seaplane Base Siting Analysis Presentation
2002
Sitka Seaplane Base Master Plan 2002
Questions about this project should be directed to:
Joseph Bea
907-747-1803
joseph.bea@cityofsitka.org
11/1/2016
The Sitka Seaplane Base Siting Analysis Update is now available for download.
Click here to view the Siting Analysis Update.
2/17/2016
The Sitka Seaplane Base Siting Analysis Update Public Meeting Notes from Wednesday, February 17, 2016.
Click here to view the Siting Analysis Update Public Meeting Notes.
6/25/12
The Sitka Seaplane Base Siting Analysis is now available for download.
Click here to view the Siting Analysis.
4/16/12
The Seaplane Base Siting Analysis presentation (see below) was delivered at an April 11, 2012 public meeting in Sitka. The presentation reviews the need for seaplane base (SPB) improvements in Sitka, summarizes the SPB site selection process, and recommends a preferred site for detailed planning and environmental review prior to design and construction.
Please review the presentation and provide us with your email comments by April 30, 2012.
Click the following link to view the Seaplane Base Siting Analysis Presentation.
