Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Houston a Project Grant totaling $467,368.42 on July 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 12,150 square foot sponsor-owned hangar facility at Caledonia Airport in Minnesota. The hangar will support aircraft storage and maintenance operations, enabling the airport to enhance revenue generation and achieve greater financial self-sustainability. This grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs.

The project carries an ultimate completion date of July 16, 2029, providing a four-year period for design, construction, and closeout activities. The hangar construction aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. County of Houston, as the awardee, is responsible for project execution and must maintain compliance with applicable FAA reporting and record-retention requirements throughout the grant performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 12,150 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. 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 caledonia, minnesota.