Developers propose renovating Navy hangar at Hanscom Field; Merlin Labs negotiating long-term lease

Oct 8, 2025

North Airfield Ventures/Runway Realty Ventures told HATS they will file a Notice of Project Change to separate the Navy hangar renovation from a larger proposal; Merlin Labs is negotiating to lease roughly 75–80% of the hangar for R&D, with developers estimating 1–2 test flights per day and over 100 jobs if fully built.

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North Airfield Ventures/Runway Realty Ventures (NAV/RRV) presented plans May 28 to renovate the long-vacant Navy hangar at Hanscom Field and separate it from a larger redevelopment proposal by filing a Notice of Project Change (NPC).

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