High Flying Hangars has broken ground on an 11.45-acre hangar development at Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK), marking the first new hangar construction at the Maryland airport in more than two decades.
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Oklahoma Greenlights $520 Million Airport Construction Program
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission has approved a $520 million, five-year Airport Construction Program running through 2031. Funding 176 total infrastructure developments—including terminal upgrades, runway extensions, and new hangars—the pro-growth initiative aims to enhance safety, boost local economies, and expand the state’s global aerospace footprint.
You Never Know
At 85, non-pilot Larry Cole has a vintage hangar he’s sees becoming a one-of-a-kind Airbnb destination at some airport.
World War II aircraft murals spruce up S39
At Prineville Airport in Oregon, the hangar doors are no longer boring as they showcase the aircraft of World War II.
Fargo Jet Center unveils $25 million hangar, office complex
The facility will enhance FJC’s maintenance, avionics, and special mission modification services, while also providing much-needed aircraft storage space.
Picture of the Day: Hangar after the storm
John Schmidt submitted this photo and note: “My friend, Greg Cardinal, gave me permission to share this photo he snapped of his hangar after a storm passed at sunset on the evening of Aug. 26, 2024, at Airlake Airport (KLVN) in Lakeville, Minnesota. Greg and his Pietenpol (classic build: No electric, hand-propped, tail skid, no brakes) are well-known in the Pietenpol community.”
The door man for hangars
Mike Schweiss, the founder of Schweiss Doors, says his company sells the “Cadillac of doors.”
Airbnb for hangars
A corporate pilot has launched Hangar Direct, a website similar to Airbnb that helps pilots find temporary hangar space.
Schweiss Doors introduces hydraulic pump
“The drill-driven compact hydraulic pump system provides all the benefits of a Schweiss hydraulic door — strength, security and full access to inside space — without the need for power,” company officials said.