Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region awarded Blue Ridge Airport Authority $296,842.11 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 26, 2025, to construct two new 6,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangars for aircraft storage at the airport located in Ridgeway, Virginia. This project is designated for completion by June 25, 2029, and is funded under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The hangar construction will generate revenue for the airport authority and enhance operational sustainability while supporting aviation infrastructure in the Spencer, Virginia area.

The project is coordinated with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant that funds additional eligible project costs, demonstrating a multi-phase funding approach to the overall hangar development initiative. The construction of these storage facilities represents part of the airport authority's broader infrastructure modernization efforts, which have been supported through multiple federal grants totaling over $13 million in recent years for runway extensions, taxiway reconfigurations, and terminal apron expansions.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs two new 6,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangars 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 is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds a portion of the remaining eligible project costs. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with spencer, virginia.