Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Essex County Airport Authority a formula grant of $631,578.95 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 21, 2025, to support the construction of sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangars at Tappahannock-Essex County Airport in Tappahannock, Virginia. The project encompasses the design and construction of nine 1,452-square-foot hangars and one 4,356-square-foot hangar, representing Phase 1 of a multi-phase infrastructure initiative. This award funds a portion of the eligible project costs, with the remaining eligible costs covered through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grants.

The hangar construction project directly supports the airport's revenue-generation objectives and long-term sustainability by providing dedicated aircraft storage facilities. The project is scheduled for completion by August 20, 2029, consistent with the typical four-year project period for Airport Improvement Program awards. As a formula grant distributed through the FAA's Eastern Region, this funding contributes to the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence while maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 9 new 1,452 square foot and 1 new 4,356 square foot sponsor-owned hangars 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 phase 1, which consists of design and construction. This grant is associated with infrastructure investment and jobs act grants that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tappahannock, virginia.