Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Connersville $157,894.74 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on May 8, 2026, for Phase 7 construction of a non-exclusive aircraft storage hangar at Connersville Airport in Indiana.

The grant funds reimbursement for 1,057 square feet of hangar construction completed in December 2025. This work is part of a larger 9,600 square foot hangar project designed to generate revenue and enhance the airport's financial self-sustainability. The period of performance extends through May 7, 2030, with performance taking place in Connersville, Indiana. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits through investment in transportation and airport infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 9,600 square foot non-exclusive use 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 phase 7, which consists of construction of 1,057 square feet. This grant funds reimbursement for a portion of this project completed in december 2025, which includes construction of 1,057 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with connersville, indiana.