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RALPH WIEN MEML: Airport Needs List

Base Information
Owner: ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
NPIAS: 02-0160
Airport Use: Public
Type: Airport
FAA Associated City: KOTZEBUE
DOT&PF Region: Northern
DOT Owned: True
Facility Status: Active
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Needs List
NeedsPriorityNeed OriginationFunding SourceStatusEstimated CostLast Edit DateLast Verified Date
Equipment, Security, and Fencing: SA EQ RF : Acquire Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Vehicle
Purchase New 1,500 gal. ARFF Truck
ASAP State Equipment Fleet (SEF) AIP Constructed/Purchased $1,133,000 7/15/2026 
Kotzebue Runway Settlement Repair
Kotzebue Runway Settlement Repair
ASAP Letter of Compliance AIP In Project $3,492,665 10/19/2021 
Pavement Markings and Crack Seal
Pavement Markings and Crack Seal
Short M&O AIP In Project $79,909 1/26/2022 
Perimeter Fencing
Perimeter Fencing
Short FAA Initiatives AIP In Project $2,600,000 10/17/2023 
Rehab apron
Rehab apron
Short Inspection AIP In Project $530,450 3/15/2019 
Rehab taxi lanes A, B, D & E
Rehab taxi lanes A, B, D & E
Short Inspection AIP In Project $2,121,800 3/15/2019 
Repair Apron Cracking & Ponding
Repair Apron Cracking & Ponding
Mid Inspection AIP In Project $0 3/15/2019 
Replace lighting
Replace lighting
Short Other AIP In Project $1,060,900 3/15/2019 
Replace Pavement Markings
Replace Pavement Markings
Short Inspection AIP In Project $795,675 3/15/2019 
Shift taxilane south
Shift taxilane south
Short Other AIP In Project $1,060,900 3/15/2019 
Install Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS)
Install Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS)
Short Sponsor Stimulus Need Created $75,000 3/24/2022 
Coastal Launch Program Site
Coastal Launch Program Site
Mid Other N/A Need Created 9/14/2023 
Acquire New Sand Truck
Acquire New Sand Truck
Mid M&O AIP Obligated Need $450,000 5/18/2026 
Equipment, Security, and Fencing: SA EQ AQ : Acquire Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Safety Equipment
Acquire replacement water rescue rafts
Short Letter of Compliance AIP Obligated Need $36,392 7/15/2026 
Kotzebue Airport Crosswind Runway Improvements
Kotzebue Airport Crosswind Runway Improvements
Mid ALP/Master Plan AIP Obligated Need $16,597,326 10/10/2019 
Airport Master Planning: PL MA UP : Update Airport Master Plan
Update Airport Master Plan
Mid Sponsor AIP Programmed Need $1,000,000 2/26/2026 
Equipment, Security, and Fencing: ST EQ SN : Acquire Snow Removal Equipment
Acquire Grader (Replace 37959)
Mid M&O AIP Programmed Need $500,000 2/3/2025 
Equipment, Security, and Fencing: ST EQ SN : Acquire Snow Removal Equipment
Acquire Cradle Broom (Replace 39866 & 39877)
Mid M&O AIP Programmed Need $900,000 1/26/2026 
Runway Projects: RS RW IM : Reseal/Resurface Runway Pavement
Pavement Markings and Crack Seal (2 year)
Mid M&O AIP Programmed Need $300,000 8/28/2025 
Runway Projects: RS RW IM : Reseal/Resurface Runway Pavement
Pavement Markings & Crack Seal
Short M&O AIP Programmed Need $400,000 9/29/2025 
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