Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Connersville, Indiana, a Project Grant of $113,684.21 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on May 27, 2025, with a completion date of May 26, 2029. The grant funds Phase 4 of a hangar construction project at Connersville Airport, specifically supporting the construction of 761 square feet as part of a larger 9,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangar facility designed to accommodate transient aircraft storage.

The primary product delivered through this grant is the physical construction of aircraft hangar space. By enabling the airport to expand its hangar capacity, the project supports the airport's financial self-sustainability through increased revenue generation from transient aircraft storage services. This aligns with the FAA's Airport Improvement Program objectives of developing and modernizing airport infrastructure to support civil aeronautics and meet the operational needs of public-use airports across the United States.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 9,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for transient aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of construction of 761 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with connersville, indiana.