Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Crete, Nebraska $1,035,789.47 on June 12, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 9,600-square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Crete Municipal Airport.

The hangar will generate revenue to enhance the airport's financial sustainability. This award funds a portion of the final construction phase; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. The city has adequately financed the airport's airside needs. Performance of work occurs in Crete, Nebraska, with an ultimate completion date of June 11, 2030.

The assistance type is a Project Grant. This award is one of four coordinated FAA grants supporting the hangar initiative, including two design-phase awards and a second construction-phase grant totaling approximately $1.916 million in combined value.

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 sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. . This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with crete, nebraska.