Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $962,645.56 to County of Hot Springs on July 21, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 10,000 square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Thermopolis, Wyoming.

The hangar construction represents the final phase of an airport infrastructure project designed to generate revenue and increase airport self-sustainability. This grant funds a portion of eligible construction costs; a companion Airport Improvement Program grant covers the remaining eligible project portion. The sponsor has fully financed the airport's airside infrastructure needs.

Performance occurs at Thermopolis, Wyoming, with ultimate completion targeted for July 19, 2030. County of Hot Springs, the parent recipient entity, holds the airport sponsor role. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

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. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which includes construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with thermopolis, wyoming.