Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Abilene $316,261.05 on July 13, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 6,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Abilene Regional Airport.

The hangar construction will generate revenue to support the airport's financial self-sufficiency. This award funds a portion of the final construction phase; a separate Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible project costs. The City of Abilene has adequately financed the airport's airside infrastructure needs.

Performance occurs in Abilene, Kansas, with an ultimate completion date of July 12, 2030. The grant is subject to future-year appropriations. This is a formula grant under the AIP, which assists public-use airport sponsors in developing airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant includes future year funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. This project constructs a new 6,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. . This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with abilene, kansas.