Construct/expand hangar

The City of McLaughlin received a $145,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund site improvements for the final phase of a new 4,800 square-foot aircraft storage and maintenance hangar. The award was obligated on May 19, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 18, 2029. This project supports the McLaughlin airport's operational sustainability and revenue generation objectives by providing essential infrastructure for aircraft servicing and storage.

This grant represents the final phase of a multi-year hangar construction initiative that has been systematically developed through successive federal funding allocations. The site improvements funded under this award will complete the sponsor-owned facility, enabling the airport to achieve greater financial self-sufficiency through expanded service capabilities. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of supporting civil aeronautics infrastructure development and maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 4,800 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of site improvements. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mclaughlin, south dakota.