Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded $451,532.63 to the City of Red Oak on July 2, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 10,080 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at the Red Oak airport. The hangar will enable the airport to generate revenue and operate on a more self-sustaining basis. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost; an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The City of Red Oak, the recipient, will perform work at Red Oak, Iowa through the ultimate completion date of July 1, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing airport infrastructure that supports civil aeronautics and long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10,080 square foot sponsor-owned 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 a portion of the total project. . This grant is associated with infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with red OAK, iowa.