Construct/expand hangar

This $291,253.33 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the construction of a new 11,855 square foot sponsor-owned aircraft hangar for the City of Austin, Minnesota. The project is part of a larger effort to enhance the Austin airport's infrastructure and revenue-generating capabilities. The hangar construction represents Phase 2 of the overall initiative, which is also supported by additional FAA grants and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding. The project aims to assist the airport in becoming more self-sustaining by providing expanded aircraft storage and generating revenue. The grant was awarded on August 26, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 11,855 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This project is associated with an airport improvement program grant and bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grants that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with austin, minnesota.