Construct/expand hangar; construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Elkhart $305,998.95 on March 10, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund the final phase of hangar and taxilane construction at Elkhart Municipal Airport.

The project constructs 1,959 square feet of sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar and 106 feet of south taxilane. The new hangar will generate airport revenue and support self-sustainability, while the taxilane provides airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and brings the airport into conformity with current standards.

Performance takes place in Elkhart, Indiana, with an ultimate completion date of March 9, 2030. This award represents the final construction phase of a multiphase hangar and taxilane development effort; prior phases funded under separate Airport Improvement Program grants ($848,666.67 awarded August 28, 2024, for Phase 2, and $296,842.11 awarded June 24, 2025, for Phase 3) are concurrent with this award.

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 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 1,959 square feet. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 106 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with elkhart, indiana.