Construct/expand hangar

The City of Worthington, Minnesota received a $324,047.37 Project Grant award on July 18, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 2 of a hangar construction project at Worthington Municipal Airport, which involves constructing 2,347 square feet of a sponsor-owned, 7,500 square foot aircraft storage facility. The project is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating revenue through hangar leasing and rental operations while supporting the region's civil aviation infrastructure needs.

The grant obligates funds through the ultimate completion date of July 17, 2029, providing the federal contribution necessary to complete the construction phase of the airport improvement initiative. This investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics demands while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure development.

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. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of 2,347 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with worthington, minnesota.