Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), administering funds through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded $494,736.84 to the Holdrege Airport Authority on May 22, 2025, to support the design phase of a new aircraft storage hangar project. This Phase 1 funding will finance the design and planning activities for an 8,000 square-foot sponsor-owned hangar facility intended to enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and operational self-sufficiency. The project is eligible under the expanded authorities provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is scheduled for ultimate completion by May 21, 2029.

The Holdrege Airport Authority, a local government entity serving the Holdrege, Nebraska community, will leverage this grant to develop comprehensive design specifications and planning documentation for the hangar facility. Upon completion of the design phase, the project will position the airport authority to pursue subsequent construction funding and implementation phases. This investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives to strengthen airport infrastructure, support civil aeronautics development, and maintain a viable nationwide airport system capable of meeting regional transportation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 8,000 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 phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with holdrege, nebraska.