Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $144,091.58 to the City of Austin on August 17, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund Phase 2 construction of an 11,855 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance at Austin Municipal Airport in Austin, Minnesota. The hangar is designed to generate revenue and support the airport's financial self-sufficiency. This award funds a portion of the eligible construction costs; associated Airport Improvement Program and Airport Infrastructure Grants fund the remaining eligible project components. Performance runs through August 25, 2028, with work performed at Austin, MN 55912.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 11,855 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance 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 airport infrastructure grants that fund the remaining eligible portions of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with austin, minnesota.