Construct/expand hangar; construct taxilane

The City of Elkhart, operating through Elkhart Municipal Airport, received a Project Grant of $296,842.11 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 24, 2025. This grant funds Phase 3 of a multi-phase airport infrastructure development project with an ultimate completion date of June 23, 2029. The funded activities include construction of 2,281 square feet of hangar space and 76 linear feet of taxilane improvements to support the airport's infrastructure expansion objectives.

The grant supports two primary infrastructure components: a 12,474 square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage designed to enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and operational self-sustainability, and a 366-foot south taxilane providing airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area. These improvements aim to strengthen the airport's role as a critical regional transportation asset while increasing operational efficiency and financial viability for the Elkhart Municipal Airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 12,474 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project constructs a new 366 foot south taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of construction of 2,281 square feet. . This grant funds phase 3, which consists of construction of 76 feet. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with elkhart, indiana.