Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded $2,483,480 to the County of Alpena on August 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) to construct two new sponsor-owned hangars at Alpena Airport. Each hangar will comprise 12,500 square feet and will be utilized for aircraft storage and maintenance operations. The funding supports the final construction phase of this infrastructure project, with an expected completion date of August 25, 2029.

This project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through airport infrastructure investment. By developing sponsor-owned hangar facilities, the airport will generate revenue to enhance self-sustainability. The award was made under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides once-in-a-generation investments in airport infrastructure modernization across the United States. Grant recipients are required to maintain periodic reporting on project progress and comply with standard FAA oversight requirements, including environmental impact assessments and long-term record retention obligations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs two new 12,500 square foot sponsor-owned hangars for aircraft storage and maintenance 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 the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alpena, michigan.