Construct/expand hangar

The City of Atlantic, Iowa received a Project Grant award of $113,684.21 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on June 13, 2025. This grant funds Phase 1 of a hangar construction project, which consists of design services for a new 14,500 square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar at Atlantic Municipal Airport. The project is expected to be completed by June 12, 2029, and is authorized under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The hangar construction project is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating additional revenue through aircraft storage operations. By investing in airport infrastructure improvements, this award supports the FAA's strategic goals of operational excellence and economic development while contributing to a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports. The grant supports the long-term development needs of civil aviation in Atlantic, Iowa, and aligns with the Department of Transportation's priorities for infrastructure modernization and job creation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 14,500 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the bipartisan infrastructure law's expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with atlantic, iowa.