Construct/expand hangar

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $1,034,116.67 to construct a new 16,200 square foot sponsor-owned box hangar for aircraft storage at the airport in Newcastle, Wyoming. The grant funding will assist the airport in becoming more self-sustaining by generating revenue from the hangar. This grant is associated with a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the overall construction project. The award was made on August 30, 2024, with a target completion date of August 29, 2028. The grant recipient is the Weston County Government, which is managing the project through its Weston County Treasurer's office.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 16,200 square foot sponsor-owned box 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 a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with newcastle, wyoming.