Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded $559,720 to the City of Colby on June 26, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new 12,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Colby Municipal Airport.

The hangar construction project is the final phase of a larger development funded in part through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of the construction phase; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The hangar will generate revenue to assist the airport in achieving financial self-sustainability.

The City of Colby, Kansas serves as the recipient and ultimate beneficiary. Performance of work is scheduled through June 22, 2030, at Colby, KS 67701. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

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 a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with colby, kansas.