Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded County of Hot Springs $492,222.22 on July 20, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new 10,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at an airport in Thermopolis, Wyoming.

The hangar construction is intended to help the airport achieve financial self-sustainability through revenue generation. This award funds a portion of the final construction phase, with a separate Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. The project qualifies under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions. Performance extends through July 19, 2030, with work performed in Thermopolis, Wyoming.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar 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 funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. 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 thermopolis, wyoming.