Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Crete, Nebraska received a $1,035,789.47 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on June 12, 2026, to construct a new 9,600 square-foot aircraft storage hangar at the Crete airport. This sponsor-owned facility is designed to enhance airport revenue generation and promote self-sustainability through aircraft storage services. The project represents the final construction phase of a larger airport infrastructure initiative, with this award funding a portion of eligible project costs while an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible expenses.

The four-year project, with an ultimate completion date of June 11, 2030, supports the FAA's objective of developing a comprehensive national airport system that meets civil aviation infrastructure needs. The hangar construction project aligns with the Airport Improvement Program's focus on airport infrastructure investments that generate long-term economic benefits and accommodate civil aviation growth. As a revenue-generating facility, the hangar will assist the airport in achieving operational sustainability while the City of Crete, doing business as Crete Public Works, serves as the grant recipient and project sponsor.