Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $6,988,269.47 to the City of Concord under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on August 18, 2026.

The award funds construction of a new 40,000 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft maintenance at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, North Carolina. The hangar is designed to generate revenue and increase airport self-sustainability. This project qualifies for expanded eligibility under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The period of performance runs through August 17, 2030. Work is performed in Concord, NC 28027.

The assistance type is a project grant. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides funding for airport development including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal facilities at National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems airports. Projects are expected to be completed within a maximum of four years from grant award execution, with most airports completing within two to three years.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 40,000 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft 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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with concord, north carolina.