Construct/expand hangar

The City of Worthington, Minnesota received a Project Grant award of $615,789.47 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region, administered under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), to construct and expand aircraft storage infrastructure at Worthington Municipal Airport. Awarded on June 26, 2025, with a completion date of June 25, 2029, this grant funds Phase 1 of a planned 7,500 square foot hangar project, which will deliver 4,461 square feet of new sponsor-owned hangar construction. The hangar will enhance the airport's revenue generation capacity and self-sustainability by providing dedicated aircraft storage facilities.

The Airport Improvement Program grant supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aviation needs and support economic development. As a recipient of the grant, the City of Worthington is required to maintain updated airport layout plans, retain accounting records for three years following project completion, and submit periodic reports documenting project milestones including bid solicitation, contract awards, work initiation, and completion status. The award aligns with the FAA's strategic priorities of operational excellence and infrastructure resilience while contributing to the long-term economic benefits of the local aviation system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 7,500 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 phase 1, which consists of construction of 4,461 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with worthington, minnesota.