Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded a $4.3 million project grant to the Barnstable Municipal Airport under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The funding will support construction of an 8,870 square foot six-unit T-hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance, and service to generate revenue and improve the existing airport operations portion of a standalone building to extend its useful life. Both projects aim to assist the Hyannis, Massachusetts airport in becoming more self-sustaining during the COVID-19 pandemic by developing new revenue streams. The grant period runs from January 2023 through January 2027 and directly benefits the Barnstable Municipal Airport, also known as the Cape Cod Gateway Airport, operated by the Town of Barnstable.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 8,870 square foot 6-unit t-hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance, or service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. . This project improves the existing airport operations portion of the airport operations/aircraft rescue and fire fighting stand-alone building to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hyannis, massachusetts.