Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded a Project Grant of $157,894.74 to the Keystone Heights Airport Authority on September 3, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2029. This grant funds the final phase of a new 6,400 square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar located at Keystone Heights Airport in Keystone Heights, Florida, specifically providing federal funding for 4,375 square feet of hangar construction. The project is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating revenue through aircraft storage operations while building on the sponsor's prior investments in the airport's airside infrastructure.

The Airport Improvement Program grant encompasses infrastructure development and modernization initiatives that support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits. This hangar construction project represents a critical component of the airport's broader infrastructure improvement strategy, complementing concurrent federally-funded initiatives including apron development and master plan updates. The grant award demonstrates sustained federal commitment to developing adequate airport infrastructure systems to meet civil aeronautics needs in the region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 6,400 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 final phase, which consists of 4,375 square feet of the hangar construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with keystone heights, florida.