Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded Putnam County Board of Commissioners $477,682.11 on August 25, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct the final phase of a new non-exclusive-use T-hangar for aircraft storage at an airport in Ottawa, Ohio.

The project constructs 4,550 square feet of hangar as the final phase of an 11,100-square-foot facility designed to generate revenue and support airport self-sustainability. Work is performed in Ottawa, OH 45875, with an ultimate completion date of August 24, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs through investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 11,100 square-foot non-exclusive use T-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 the final phase, which consists of construction of 4,550 square-feet of hangar. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ottawa, ohio.