The following information is not all inclusive, but has been compiled to guide you through the planning and cost estimating process of building an aircraft hangar. We hope it will answer some of your questions.
WHAT IS "PERSONAL USE"?
Personal use means the hangar is used to store only aircraft belonging to the hangar owner(s). An aircraft must be stored in the hangar, but additional storage of a car, boat, motorcycle or other items is allowed - so long as a safety problem is not created. Lessee may perform any service on its own aircraft that Lessee is legally qualified to perform.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
The following are expressly prohibited in personal use situations.
- Any business use or business activity.
- Subleasing for any purpose.
- Any activity that violates FAA aircraft repair standards.
- Painting (except with 13 oz. spray cans).
- Storage of flammables over 5 gallons total in other than fire department approved containers.
- Welding, grinding, metal polishing and related activities.
- Wood stoves.
- Excessive fuel load such as fire wood.
Waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis upon written approval of appropriate authority such as a building official or fire marshal.
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
All hangars construction must conform to the following setback requirements:
- 37.5 feet from taxiway center to the front of the hangar.
- Any other setbacks required by local planning and zoning requirements.
Local fire codes and building separation requirements may also come into play.
TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION
Depending on hangar location, taxiway construction may be required. The Lessee is responsible for the entire cost of constructing the required taxiway that meets state standards. Lessee may individually negotiate reimbursement for some reasonable portion of the taxiway construction costs from certain builders of subsequent hangars that use the taxiway constructed by Lessee.
LEASED AREA
Hangar sites are defined as being 10' wider and 5' deeper than the footprint of the hangar. The minimum is 1750 square feet which is a site for a 30' x 40' hangar.
ZONING
Since zoning on the state-owned airports varies, contact the local planning authority for the zoning requirements. In some cases you may have to apply for a zone change or a conditional use permit to construct a hangar.
BASIC DESIGN STANDARDS
- Hangars must comply with local building codes and be similar in design and color to hangars.
- Lessee is solely responsible for drainage around hangar site. Gutters are not required, but if installed must be tied into the existing drainage system.
- Doors over 10' wide must be approved by Oregon Department of Aviation.
- Lessee must secure the appropriate building permit from local authorities, then submit final building plans to Oregon Department of Aviation for approval before construction can start.
ARE HANGAR SITES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE?
Hangar site availability varies from airport to airport. Contact Tasha Petersen in the Department's State-Owned Airports Division for information on a specific airport. Tasha.Petersen@state.or.us or 800-874-0102 ext 238.
AND LASTLY … WHAT TO DO FIRST …
After determining that a site is available, a written request containing the following information should be sent to Tasha Petersen at Oregon Department of Aviation:
- The name of the airport on which you are requesting space.
- The dimensions of the proposed hangar.
- A rough sketch of the desired location on the airport.
- A statement of the intended use of the hangar.
- The N-number of the aircraft that will be stored.
- The type of aircraft that will be stored.
- Your FAA pilot certificate number.
- A nonrefundable application fee of $100, which will be applied to the annual rental must accompany this request.
For questions regarding hangars on state-owned airports, contact Tasha Petersen at 800-874-0102 ext 238 or Tasha.Petersen@state.or.us
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