Construct/expand hangar

The City of Paynesville received a $308,244.21 Project Grant award on September 18, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 6,400 square foot sponsor-owned aircraft maintenance hangar at Paynesville Airport. This facility will support the airport's revenue generation objectives and enhance operational self-sustainability. The grant funds a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029.

The hangar construction directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. By enabling aircraft maintenance services to be performed on-site, the facility will enhance the airport's capability to generate operational revenue while serving the aviation community in the Great Lakes Region. The City of Paynesville has demonstrated sustained commitment to airport infrastructure development through multiple prior federal grants supporting runway, taxiway, and apron pavement improvements, as well as pandemic-related operational support.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 6,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft maintenance 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 infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with paynesville, minnesota.