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Airport says Hurricane Milton repairs are underway; some hangars may not be finished before hurricane season
Summary
Airport staff reported progress on repairs to hangars damaged by Hurricane Milton, including a major rehab plan for 404 United Drive and phased repairs to T-hangar E affecting about 14 tenant units; staff expects design completion in coming weeks and best-case construction finish by September.
Airport staff briefed the advisory board on recovery from Hurricane Milton at the April 28 meeting, describing building repairs, tenant impacts and expected timelines.
Jacob, an airport staff presenter, said 404 United Drive 'an American Arrow hangar that houses a workshop' sustained heavy damage and will require both hurricane repairs and preexisting fixes. He said the airport is waiting for an engineer's final design before soliciting contractors; staff expects drawings in the next couple of weeks and estimated a best-case completion in September, but said the project could extend beyond the hurricane season.
On T-hangar E, Jacob said wind damage affected the structure and that work is progressing: the north side was nearly halfway complete with a mid-May target, followed by six to eight weeks for south-side demolition and installation. He said the damage has not displaced any tenants, though two units remain unfilled and staff is working to minimize inconvenience to tenants.
Why it matters: hangar availability affects tenant operations and airport revenue. Board members asked specific timeline and tenant-communication questions and staff said they are compressing contractor schedules where possible and sending regular email updates to affected tenants.
What comes next: staff will finish the engineer's design, provide updated schedules to the board, and continue tenant outreach. No funding or vote was recorded on new appropriations at this meeting.
