Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Long Prairie, Minnesota a $497,894.74 Project Grant on September 16, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 8,000 square-foot, sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Long Prairie Airport. The project, with an ultimate completion date of September 15, 2029, is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating additional revenue through hangar rental operations. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost, with the remaining eligible project expenses covered by an associated Airport Improvement Program grant.

The hangar construction represents critical airport infrastructure development that supports the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. The City of Long Prairie, which has demonstrated substantial capacity in managing federal airport infrastructure grants totaling over $1.3 million historically, will serve as the project sponsor and recipient. The project builds upon the city's prior investment in airside infrastructure improvements and leverages federal funding to expand the airport's revenue-generating capabilities while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 8,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. 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 long prairie, minnesota.