Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded Wahoo Municipal Airport $815,789.47 on July 22, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 11,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage. The hangar construction funds the final phase of a project designed to generate revenue and improve the airport's financial self-sustainability. This grant funds a portion of eligible construction costs; an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. The award is obligated through July 21, 2030, with performance at Wahoo, Nebraska. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and supports long-term economic benefits through airport infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 11,000 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 infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wahoo, nebraska.