Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Crete $592,631.58 on June 12, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new 9,600-square-foot hangar for aircraft storage at Crete Municipal Airport in Crete, Nebraska. The project funds the final construction phase, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible portion. The hangar is designed as a sponsor-owned, revenue-generating facility to enhance the airport's financial self-sustainability. Performance period runs through June 11, 2030. This award is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions.

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. The project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. 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.