Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $852,567.37 to the Porter County Municipal Airport Authority on September 16, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 of a hangar construction project at the airport in Valparaiso, Indiana. Phase 1 encompasses earthwork, grading, and drainage infrastructure improvements necessary to support the construction of 40 new sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangars, each measuring 1,600 square feet. The project is authorized under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating additional revenue through hangar leasing operations.

The grant carries an ultimate completion date of September 15, 2029, providing a four-year project period for execution. This infrastructure investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits while addressing civil aeronautics needs in the Valparaiso region. The funded earthwork and drainage improvements constitute foundational site preparation essential to the broader hangar development initiative, which will provide aviation facilities to support local transportation and airport operational needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 40 new 1,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangars for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of earthwork, grading, and drainage. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with valparaiso, indiana.