Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region awarded $615,789.47 to Darke County Commissioners (operating as Darke County Airport) on August 25, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct and expand aircraft storage hangar facilities. Phase 1 of this project funds the construction of 5,500 square feet of a planned 12,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar designated for aircraft storage. The project is eligible under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and is designed to enhance the airport's financial self-sufficiency by generating additional revenue through hangar rental operations.

The hangar construction project will be completed by August 24, 2029, and directly benefits aviation infrastructure at the Versailles, Ohio municipal airport. By expanding aircraft storage capacity, this improvement supports the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits while meeting the civil aeronautics needs of the region. The project aligns with the broader Airport Improvement Program mission to develop and modernize airport infrastructure across the national public-use airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 12,000 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 infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of construction of 5,500 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with versailles, ohio.