FAA ISSUES FINAL POLICY ON THE USE OF AIRPORT HANGARS

July 22, 2016

The FAA has issued a final policy clarifying the use of hangars for non-aviation purposes, including those located at airports receiving federal funding. The policy is scheduled to become effective on July 1, 2017. The policy, which strikes a balance between hangar usage for aviation and non-aviation purposes, aims to ensure that hangar availability is prioritized for aviation-related needs, as well as for non-aviation activities, as needed. The policy also regulates the types of aircraft that may be built or housed in a hangar, as well as the types of equipment and other items stored. The policy also monitors the role of airport hangar sponsors to ensure tenants pay fair market value for hangar space, and requires airport sponsors of non-aviation related activities to receive approval from the FAA before hangars can be used for non-aviation related purposes.

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