Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Hinds Community College $147,049.47 on March 2, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund the final phase of hangar construction at Raymond-Hinds Airport in Raymond, Mississippi.

The project constructs three new 3,900 square-foot sponsor-owned box hangars for aircraft storage. This award, which is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility, funds 653 square feet of construction in the final phase. The work is designed to assist the airport in becoming self-sustaining by generating hangar rental revenue.

Performance of work is located in Raymond, MS 39154. The period of performance extends from March 2, 2026, through March 1, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant. Airport Infrastructure Grants support development projects including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, terminal construction, airport transit connections, and roadway improvements at airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs three new 3,900 square foot sponsor-owned box hangars for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of 653 square feet of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with raymond, mississippi.