President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storm and flooding from Oct. 20-23, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storm and flooding in Bering Strait Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) and Northwest Arctic Borough. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing
State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors
State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in the City and Borough of Juneau affected by the flooding that occurred August 5-6, 2024. Assistance may include funds for home repairs, temporary rental assistance, damaged vehicles and essential personal property, loss of subsistence items, as well as medical, dental, and funeral expenses caused by the disaster. FEMA assistance is unable to duplicate benefits offered through insurance, state programs, or other programs. But if your losses or damage go beyond disaster assistance available from other
Alaska Guide Pilot InFO 24002 Rev 1, April 24, 2025
This Information for Operators (InFO) provides information to operators and pilots engaged in Alaska Guide Pilot operations. This Revision 1 (dated April 24, 2025) needs to be closely reviewed in its entirety, as substantial changes have occurred. Here is the link to InFO 24002, Revision 1, dated April 24, 2025: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/May/InFO24002_Rev_1__24_Apr_25.pdf Please direct all questions/comments to: 9-AFS-200-Correspondence@faa.gov
New Toll-Free Number for Alaska Pilots
New Toll-Free Number for Alaska Pilots A new toll-free number is available for pilots in Alaska. Pilots can now call 1-(833) 252-7433 (AK-Brief) to connect with an Alaska Flight Service hub facility. Previously, some pilots faced difficulties reaching Flight Service when calling 1-800-WX-BRIEF due to network provider issues. The new Alaska-specific number was implemented for easy access and to ensure reliable connectivity. Alaska’s regional hubs — Juneau (JNU), Fairbanks (FAI), and Kenai (ENA) — will continue to operate with their existing toll-free and local numbers. Pilots using the new number can select which hub to call. We encourage Alaska pilots
EIA forecasts Alaska crude oil production will grow in 2026 for the first time since 2017
In our March 2025 Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast crude oil production in Alaska will increase by 16,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2026 to 438,000 b/d after remaining relatively flat in 2025. Two new oil developments in Alaska—the Nuna and Pikka projects—are expected to boost crude oil production in the state after decades of decline. If realized, this annual production increase will be the first since 2017 and the largest since 2002..
Alaska Terminal District ODO terminated
The Alaska Terminal District has terminated opposite direction operations (ODO) at most Alaskan tower-controlled airports. The only exceptions to this guidance are emergencies, operational necessity, and medical evacuation flights (MEDEVAC). The affected airports are Bethel, King Salmon, Kenai, Lake Hood, Merrill Field, and Juneau Airports. This is an interim measure until all affected facilities can accomplish a thorough review and revise operating procedures as necessary. The new procedures will include VFR operations as they relate to opposite direction operations. We understand these procedures may have an economic impact to some of our users and we are committed to
Interior Alaska Flight Instructor Association
The Interior Alaska Flight Instructor Association (IAFA) holds 8 meetings a year on the last Wednesday of the month except November, which is the next to last Wednesday due to Thanksgiving, and December, which there is no meeting due to Christmas. The meeting dates are as follows: Sep 24, 2014 Oct 29, 2014 Nov 19, 2014 Jan 28, 2015 Feb 25, 2015 Mar 25, 2015 Apr 29, 2015 May 27, 2015 The monthly meetings are informative and interesting and generally include two short presentations and opportunity for discussion. IAFA is a very active group and is in need of a new