Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Wahoo Municipal Airport $357,000 on June 24, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund the design phase of a new 11,000 square foot aircraft hangar. This project is eligible under the expanded provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and will support aircraft storage and maintenance operations. The hangar is intended to generate revenue for the airport and enhance its financial self-sustainability while serving the Wahoo, Nebraska community and surrounding areas.

The grant funds the initial design phase of this infrastructure project, with an ultimate completion date of June 23, 2029. This investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives to modernize airport infrastructure and support the development of a comprehensive nationwide airport system adequate to meet civil aviation needs. As a local government-owned airport authority, Wahoo Municipal Airport will be responsible for managing grant compliance, maintaining project records, and submitting periodic progress reports throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 11,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wahoo, nebraska.