Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded $315,789.47 on September 13, 2025, to the City of Wilburton under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to partially fund the construction of a new 4,225-square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft hangar at Wilburton's municipal airport. This project is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating revenue through aircraft storage operations. The award represents one component of a larger infrastructure investment, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project costs.

The grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive national airport system and promoting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The project is scheduled for completion by September 12, 2029, and the City of Wilburton will retain ownership and operational control of the completed hangar facility. As the recipient sponsor, the City must maintain airport layout plans, accounting records, and periodic progress reports documenting project bidding, contract awards, and work completion milestones throughout the project period and for three years following final expenditure reporting.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 4,225 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 total project. 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 wilburton, oklahoma.