Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded $229,473.68 to the City of Wilburton through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025, to support the construction of a new 4,225 square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar at Wilburton Airport. This project is designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating additional revenue through aircraft storage services. The grant funds a portion of the total eligible project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant providing funding for the remaining eligible project expenses. The award has an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029.

The hangar construction project represents infrastructure development designed to support the airport's operational and economic objectives in Oklahoma. By enabling the airport to generate revenue through hangar leasing or rental services, the project advances the FAA's strategic goals of supporting an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports and promoting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The City of Wilburton, classified as a municipal government and airport authority, serves as the grant recipient and project sponsor for this civil aviation infrastructure improvement initiative.

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 improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wilburton, oklahoma.