Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $157,767.37 to the Walhalla Municipal Airport Authority on August 21, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct the final phase of a new aircraft hangar facility. This project grant funds the construction of 930 square feet of the planned 5,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangar designed for aircraft storage and maintenance. The hangar construction is intended to enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and operational self-sustainability while serving airports associated with Walhalla, North Dakota. The project completion date is scheduled for August 20, 2029.

This award represents the final phase of a multi-phase hangar development initiative undertaken by the airport authority, with prior phases funded through previous FAA grants totaling approximately $1.3 million. The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Great Lakes Region, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs and provide long-term economic benefits to local communities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 5,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance 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 the final phase, which consists of hangar construction of 930 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with walhalla, north dakota.