Construct/expand hangar

The City of Crete, Nebraska received a Project Grant award of $167,368.42 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective July 17, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 16, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for the construction of a new 9,600 square foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar at Crete's municipal airport. The project qualifies for expanded eligibility under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is coordinated with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs.

The hangar construction project is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating revenue through aircraft storage services. The grant funding specifically supports the design phase of the initiative, which represents a foundational step in the broader airport infrastructure modernization effort. This award demonstrates the FAA's commitment to supporting regional airport development and improving the nationwide system of public-use airports to meet civil aeronautics needs and facilitate long-term economic benefits in rural communities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 9,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the bipartisan infrastructure law's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. 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 crete, nebraska.