Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Alma, Nebraska $956,842.11 on May 15, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116), a Formula Grant to construct a new 9,700-square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft maintenance at Alma Municipal Airport.

The hangar construction is designed to generate revenue and enhance the airport's financial sustainability. This award funds a portion of the project; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant (CFDA 20.117) funds the remaining eligible portion. The sponsor has financed the airside infrastructure needs independently. The City of Alma holds the grant as recipient with place of performance in Alma, Nebraska. The period of performance extends from the award date through May 14, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with emphasis on transportation investment, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 9,700 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft maintenance 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 project. 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 alma, nebraska.