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WWII hangar at Muskogee Davis Regional Airport partially collapsed; city removed remaining structure under emergency authorization

5087047 · June 25, 2025

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High winds partially collapsed a World War II hangar (T-205) on June 3; the city declared an emergency and, with insurer approval, brought the remainder of the structure down June 8. The city is soliciting quotes to haul debris and is awaiting insurer direction on cleanup costs.

City officials reported to the council on June 23 that a portion of Hangar T‑205 at Muskogee Davis Regional Airport partially collapsed during high winds on June 3, 2025, and that the city declared an emergency to remove the remaining unsafe structure.

Kelly Bolling, acting airport manager, said the director of emergency management Tyler Evans, the director of public works Mike Stewart, City Manager Kendall Francis and Bolling declared an emergency because the building was unstable and pieces were “flapping in the wind,” posing a hazard to the taxiway and runway. Bolling said the insurance company approved removal and that crews strategically brought the remainder of the hangar down on Sunday, June 8.

Bolling said the city is gathering quotes to haul the debris and is awaiting the insurance company’s response regarding cleanup cost coverage. No action was required from the council; the item was provided as an informational update.