Aircraft Hangar Development & Leasing

Develop and lease aircraft hangars at airports

Startup Cost
$500,000-$5,000,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
36-60 months
Profit Potential
$25,000-$167,000/month

Overview

Hangar developers generate $300,000-$2,000,000 annually with 40-60% returns on investment through hangar rentals.

In 2025, hangar shortage at many airports creates development opportunity.

Services include hangar construction and development, hangar leasing and management, corporate hangar facilities, heated and climate-controlled hangars, and maintenance facility hangars.

Successful hangar developers secure airport land leases, design efficient hangar layouts, build quality facilities, lease to aircraft owners and operators, and maintain properties well.

Can build single or multi-unit hangars.

Long-term stable income from leases.

Marketing through airport management, aircraft owners, and FBOs.

Required Skills

  • Real Estate Development
  • Airport Regulations
  • Construction Management
  • Property Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Leasing

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Hangar shortage at many airports
  • Long-term stable rental income
  • Appreciating real estate asset
  • Can build multiple hangar units
  • Recurring monthly rental revenue

Cons

  • Very high construction costs
  • Need airport land lease
  • Long development timeline
  • Very long time to profitability
  • Airport regulations and approvals

How to Get Started

  1. Secure airport land lease
  2. Design hangar development plans
  3. Get airport approvals and permits
  4. Secure financing for construction
  5. Build hangar facilities
  6. Market to aircraft owners for leases
  7. Manage property and maintain facilities

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