Construct/expand hangar

The City of Colby, Kansas received a $200,280 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 6, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 5, 2029. This award funds Phase 1 of a planned hangar construction project and provides federal funding specifically for design services. The grant supports the development of a new 12,000 square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar at Colby Airport, which is intended to enhance the airport's financial sustainability through revenue generation.

The project qualifies for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions for airport infrastructure. Upon completion of the design phase, this hangar facility is expected to improve the airport's operational capacity and self-sufficiency by providing modern aircraft storage capabilities. The grant benefits the Colby area by supporting critical airport infrastructure modernization through federally funded development planning.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 12,000 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 infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with colby, kansas.