Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of Winona, Mississippi $144,335.79 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on June 23, 2026, to fund construction of a new 5,000 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance. The hangar project is designed to generate revenue for the airport and enhance its self-sustaining operations. This grant funds a portion of the total eligible project cost; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant (CFDA 20.106) awarded on June 22, 2026, funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance is scheduled from June 23, 2026 through June 21, 2030 at Winona, Mississippi. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides $14.5 billion in funding over five years for airport projects including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability initiatives, terminal improvements, airport transit connections, and roadway work.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 5,000 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. 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 winona, mississippi.