TAMPA, FL — Officers from the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, Tampa Worldwide Airport and Skyport Aviation celebrated the grand opening of the Mounted-Base Operator’s new hangar at Tampa Government Airport.

The $1.9 million construction provides 12,000 sq. ft of plane storage for Skyport shoppers. The hangar was constructed to the northeast of the primary constructing, only a brief stroll away from the FBO’s foyer.

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With greater than 290 plane based mostly at Tampa Government Airport, hangar house was at capability, resulting in the brand new hangar undertaking.

The undertaking took six months to finish, together with a further 12,000 sq. ft of apron. It’s the first personal growth on the airport in practically 20 years.

“It’s actually nice to get to open this hangar as a result of I do know there have been lots of people who labored very laborious to deliver this collectively,” stated Brett Fay, director of normal aviation for the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority. “It’s excellent to see this sort of funding and we’re actually enthusiastic about what this implies for the way forward for VDF and Skyport.”

Skyport’s house can accommodate a variety of plane, and consists of entry to state-of-the-art upkeep amenities.

To be taught extra about Skyport’s amenities at Tampa Government Airport, click on right here.

Sheltair Opens 4 New Hangars

One other Mounted-Base Operator has opened 4 new hangars at Tampa Worldwide Airport.

Tampa Worldwide Airport officers joined Sheltair Aviation at a celebration for the opening of the brand new hangars on the FBO’s award-winning facility in Tampa.

The $26 million undertaking added one other 77,000 sq. ft of hangar house and 32,000 sq. ft of workplace house to Sheltair’s location, which is open 24 hours a day. The work additionally included including a 336,208-square-foot apron.

It took 18 months to construct the brand new additions to the 35-acre advanced, together with lined and uncovered parking. Sheltair’s complete footprint at Tampa Worldwide Airport now totals 300,557 sq. ft.

“What an unimaginable funding that is for our airport and our neighborhood, and I believe it truly is reflective of the service and the usual that Sheltair brings to our airport each single day,” TPA Director of Normal Aviation Brett Fay stated.

The advanced can accommodate a variety of plane, together with giant cabin-class plane, just like the G650 or International 7500. The hangars additionally function a foam hearth suppression system.

“We’re excited to be opening these new hangars at TPA,” stated Lisa Holland, Sheltair’s CEO and president. “These smooth, state-of-the-art amenities are a game-changer, not only for addressing the hovering demand in plane storage at TPA but additionally for fueling contemporary financial development within the airport’s vibrant neighborhood.”

To be taught extra about Sheltair’s Tampa amenities, click on right here.