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Ottumwa Council OKs plans for T-hangar expansion at regional airport
Summary
After a public hearing, the council approved plans and contract forms for a 4'6-unit T-hangar project at the regional airport, citing a waiting list of 12 aircraft and a mix of FAA and state funding to support construction.
The Ottumwa City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the plan, specifications and form of contract for a new T-hangar project at the regional airport following a public hearing.
Director of Airport Operations JD told the council the airport has a waiting list of about 12 aircraft and is planning a four- to six-unit T-hangar to house small single-engine planes with a roughly 42-foot door opening. JD said available outside funding includes a state grant (up to $300,000, subject to rules), approximately $137,000 left from a prior FAA JA grant and annual FAA entitlement funds that begin Oct. 1. Any remaining cost would be supported by airport TIF funds.
The bid-opening date was set for Feb. 19 at 2 p.m., and JD estimated construction could be completed by late fall. Council members asked about hanger size, fire protection and anticipated bid competition; JD said he expected multiple bids and noted that most hangars include basic extinguishers while the large hangar is monitored with sprinklers and flame detection.
Council closed the hearing and voted to pass Resolution 92026 approving the project documents, clearing the way for final contract bidding. The action puts the project on the procurement timeline to use state and FAA funds before the state grant deadline noted by airport staff.
