Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Meade $532,631.58 on August 7, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new 10,500 square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Meade Regional Airport in Meade, Kansas. The hangar will generate revenue to help the airport operate as a self-sustaining entity. This project qualifies for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility; this grant funds a portion of the total project scope, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible portion. The period of performance extends through August 4, 2030. Work is performed in Meade, KS 67864.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10,500 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 infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of the total project. 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 meade, kansas.