Opening New ‘Hangar’ Doors at the Orange County Airport By: Orange County Communications Department
Orange County is excited that construction of new airport hangars is ‘taking off’ at the Airport! Supported by multiple state and federal grants, the new project will consist of 14 new t- hangars which will become the second set of hangars operated by Orange County at the airport. Our airport is a popular location for pilots and aviation enthusiasts thanks to its many modern amenities. It’s so popular in fact, that current hangars, which include one set operated by Orange County and another set operated by Tracey Corporation, have all been consistently full (with a waiting list) for years. These new t-hangars will help address this demand by providing more leasing opportunities. What is a t-hangar? A t-hangar is so named because it is roughly shaped like the letter “T.” This shape is perfect for housing aircraft at a general aviation airport like Orange County’s. General aviation aircraft are typically smaller planes that often have wingspans that significantly exceed their tail width. The shape of the hangar allows more efficient use of space when housing such aircraft. If weather cooperates, construction of these new hangars is expected to be finished by the end of the year.
Above: T-hangars are named for their shape , intended to fit general aviation aircraft.
Below: Paul Weber, Airport Manager, poses with some supplies for the new hangar construction.
“The Orange County Airport is an important resource for the region, economically, recreationally, and for first responders,” said Stephanie Straub, Assistant Orange County Administrator. “We are thrilled to increase the Airport’s offerings through a hangar expansion, while leveraging multiple federal and state grants, including funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant programs, and the Virginia Department of Aviation.” Those interested in learning more about airport operations are invited to check out our website at orangecountyva.gov/150/Airport or to visit the airport terminal itself. Those who would like to join the waiting list to lease a hangar should contact the airport at (540) 672-2158.
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