Aleut Invests $1.25M to Expand Frosty Fuels Services at Cold Bay Airport
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A subsidiary of Aleut regional corporation opened new aviation infrastructure at the all-weather airport in Cold Bay. Aleut Ventures launched Frosty Fuels fixed-base operations (FBO) to support private, commercial, cargo, military, government, and regional aviators with fueling, deicing, and ground services.
The new facility marks a milestone in Aleut Ventures’ $1.25 million investment in Cold Bay.
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Frosty Fuels is part of Aleut Ventures’ broader investment in Cold Bay, which includes infrastructure improvements and expanded aviation support services.
“The Frosty Fuels FBO represents an investment in the infrastructure and connectivity that communities, operators, and transportation networks across Alaska and the North Pacific rely on every day,” says Aleut President and CEO Skoey Vergen. “As Cold Bay continues to serve as an important aviation hub, we are proud to support the facilities and services that help keep people, goods, and opportunities moving throughout the region.”
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Situated about halfway along the great circle route from the US West Coast to East Asia, the 10,000-foot runway at Cold Bay is significantly overbuilt for a town with fewer than 100 year-round residents. The US Army built the airport during World War II, and now the State of Alaska owns it. Aleutian Airways and Grant Aviation maintain scheduled passenger service, and Alaska Central Express uses Cold Bay as a cargo staging point.
An FBO is a service provider authorized to operate at an airport. Services and amenities at Frosty Fuels’ new FBO include a crew lounge, passenger waiting area, vehicle rental, lodging, ground power units for aircraft to plug into while parked, deicing capabilities, and 24/7 call-out support.
As aviation activity evolves internationally, investments in infrastructure, fuel availability, and support services play an increasingly important role. Through Frosty Fuels, Aleut Ventures says it is building on Cold Bay’s longstanding role as a regional service center.
Aleut Ventures is a branch of the regional corporation that encompasses delivery of marine and aviation fuels, logistics for the Port of Adak, and travel and tourism. Frosty Fuels is its existing brand, named for Cold Bay’s volcanic landmark Frosty Peak, supplying heating fuel and operating the local gas station.
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