Construct/expand hangar

The City of North Little Rock received a $1.22 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) awarded on June 3, 2025. The grant funds the construction of a new 12,064 square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar at North Little Rock Airport. The project is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating additional revenue through hangar leasing and storage services while meeting the expanded eligibility criteria under the Airport Improvement Program.

The hangar construction project is scheduled for completion by June 2, 2029. As a public-use airport facility, the project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and infrastructure modernization under the Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development of a comprehensive nationwide airport system. The City of North Little Rock, as the awardee, is responsible for project execution and compliance with applicable grant requirements, including environmental assessments, periodic progress reporting, and maintenance of project documentation for the duration of the grant agreement.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 12,064 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the law's expanded eligibility. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with north little rock, arkansas.