Aviation Hangars
Protect your aircraft investment with a Red Iron steel hangar engineered specifically for aviation use. From a single-engine private hangar to a full FBO facility, Missouri Metal Buildings designs and manufactures pre-engineered steel hangars with wide clear-spans, proper door clearances, and all required structural engineering. Ships nationwide.
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Hangar Types & Applications
Private Aircraft Hangars (T-Hangars & Box Hangars)
Single-aircraft box hangars for private pilots are the most common configuration — a simple rectangular building with one large door on the endwall. T-hangar configurations allow multiple aircraft to share a common structure with individual bays. Both styles work well in Red Iron steel.
Business Jet & Corporate Hangars
Business jets require wide clear-span structures — typically 60–100 feet wide with 20–24-foot clear heights. Red Iron frames can achieve these dimensions cost-effectively. Corporate hangar facilities often include pilot lounges, crew quarters, conference rooms, and maintenance bays alongside the main hangar floor.
FBO & Commercial Aviation Facilities
Fixed Base Operators require large hangars (100x150 to 150x200+), terminal facilities, fueling areas, and maintenance shops. Missouri Metal Buildings can design multi-building FBO campuses or single combined structures. All buildings include stamped engineering for FAA and airport authority permitting.
Agricultural & Crop-Duster Hangars
Agricultural aviation operations need chemical-resistant flooring, wash-down areas, and chemical storage. We design hangars for ag-aviation with these requirements built in. Our Midwest location means we understand the operational demands of crop-dusting operations across Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Helicopter Hangars & Rotor Wing Facilities
Helicopter hangars have different geometry than fixed-wing — rotor diameter is the key dimension. A Robinson R44 (33-foot rotor) needs at least a 40x40 clear floor with full-width door access. Turbine helicopters typically need 50x50 or larger. We engineer the rooftop clearance and door configuration to your aircraft type.
Popular Hangar Sizes
40x50x14
Single-engine piston. 40' wide bi-fold door. Fits Cessna 172, Piper Cherokee, similar wingspan aircraft.
60x60x18
Twin-engine or light turboprop. 58' door opening. Fits King Air 90/200, Piper Seneca, Baron.
80x80x22
Light business jet. Citation Mustang, Phenom 100/300. Full working clearance around aircraft.
100x120x26
Mid-size business jet or multi-aircraft. Gulfstream G200, Challenger 300, or 2–3 light jets.
Why Red Iron for Hangars?
- True wide clear-spans — 40 to 200+ feet with no interior columns obstructing taxiing
- Custom door openings — designed for bi-fold, hydraulic, or sliding hangar doors
- Engineered drawings included — meet FAA and airport authority requirements
- Midwest-tough construction — engineered for Midwest wind loads, ice, and snow
- Expandable — extend the endwall when you upgrade to a larger aircraft
- 50+ year lifespan — Galvalume roofing and painted steel panels resist corrosion
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Related Building Types
Also see: Commercial Metal Warehouses for parts and ground support equipment storage, or Agricultural Metal Buildings for ag-aviation operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size hangar do I need for my aircraft?
Hangar size depends on your aircraft's wingspan and length plus working clearance. A single-engine piston aircraft (Cessna 172-class) fits comfortably in a 40x40 or 40x50 hangar with a 40-foot wide door. A twin-engine or light turboprop needs at least 50x50 or 60x60. Business jets (Citation, Learjet) typically need 60x80 to 80x80. Large corporate jets or turboprops require 80x100 or larger.
What types of hangar doors are available?
The three main hangar door types are: bi-fold (fold up) doors, hydraulic pivot doors, and sliding doors. Bi-fold doors open quickly, don't require horizontal track space, and are common for private hangars. Hydraulic doors are durable and low-maintenance for commercial use. Sliding doors are economical but require clear space on the side. We work with leading door manufacturers to match the right door to your hangar.
How much does a private aircraft hangar cost?
A basic private hangar for a single-engine aircraft (40x40) starts around $30,000–45,000 for the building kit. A larger business jet hangar (60x80) runs $65,000–95,000. Commercial FBO hangars (100x150+) start at $150,000 for the steel structure. Doors, concrete, electrical, and erection are additional costs.
Are your hangars compatible with airport construction requirements?
Yes. Our engineered steel hangar buildings include stamped drawings and are designed to meet IBC and local airport authority requirements. We can provide documentation required for FAA and airport authority permits. We've built hangars at general aviation airports across Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Can I build a hangar with maintenance shop space included?
Yes. Many of our hangar customers add a maintenance bay, avionics shop, or parts storage area within the building footprint or as a lean-to addition. We can also design a combined hangar-office layout for FBOs that includes a pilot lounge, flight planning area, and crew facilities alongside the hangar floor.
What clear heights are available for hangars?
Clear height inside a hangar needs to be at least a few feet taller than the aircraft's tail height, plus space for the door mechanism (typically 2–3 feet for bi-fold doors). A Cessna 172 has a tail height of about 8.5 feet — so a 14-foot clear height is comfortable. Business jets typically have tail heights of 14–18 feet, requiring 20–24-foot clear heights. We engineer the structure to your specific required clear height.
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