Construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar

The City of Ozark received a Project Grant of $157,894.74 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 8, 2025, to support aircraft hangar construction at Ozark Municipal Airport. This award funds the reimbursement of Phase Five of a larger 10,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar project, consisting of 1,100 square feet of hangar construction completed in February 2024. The hangar is designed to provide aircraft storage capacity and enable the airport to achieve greater financial sustainability through increased revenue generation.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs funding mechanisms administered through the Airport Improvement Program supported this infrastructure development project. The award reflects the FAA's strategic objective to modernize airport infrastructure and maintain a comprehensive nationwide airport system. The ultimate project completion date extends to July 7, 2029, indicating a multi-phase development timeline. Upon execution, the City of Ozark is required to maintain compliance with standard FAA grant requirements, including periodic reporting on project milestones, retention of accounting records for three years post-completion, and adherence to airport revenue use policies.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10,000 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 the fifth phase, which consists of 1,100 square feet of hangar construction. This grant funds the reimbursement of this project completed in february 2024. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ozark, alabama.