Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the City of Alva $338,693.68 on August 20, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct two sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangars totaling 13,600 square feet (one 10,000 square foot hangar and one 3,600 square foot hangar). This award funds Phase 2 construction; a separate associated AIP grant funds the remaining eligible project portion. The City of Alva will operate the hangars to generate airport revenue and enhance self-sustainability. Performance extends through August 19, 2030, at Alva, Oklahoma. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure adequate to meet civil aviation needs, with an emphasis on long-term economic benefits and system safety and efficiency.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10,000 square foot and a new 3,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangars 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 phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alva, oklahoma.