Construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar

The City of Hutchinson received a Project Grant of $144,210.53 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on May 16, 2025. This award provides partial federal funding for the construction of a new 5,824 square foot, sponsor-owned two-bay box hangar at Hutchinson Municipal Airport designed for aircraft storage, maintenance, and service operations. The hangar construction project is expected to enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and self-sustainability, with the remaining eligible project costs funded through associated FAA Airport Infrastructure Grants.

The project has an expected completion date of May 15, 2029, allowing a four-year implementation period. As a local government entity, the City of Hutchinson will be responsible for managing the project, maintaining airport layout plans, retaining accounting records per FAA requirements, and submitting periodic progress reports documenting project milestones including bid activities, contract awards, work commencement, and completion of construction activities. This award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of supporting the development of a comprehensive nationwide airport system that meets the needs of civil aeronautics while promoting long-term economic benefits and infrastructure resilience.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 5,824 square foot sponsor-owned two-BAY box hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance, or service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This project is associated with airport infrastructure grants that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hutchinson, minnesota.