Airplane Hangar Construction: A Guide to Aircraft Storage

They might seem simple because they’re just large, boxy structures, but aircraft hangars are more complicated than they look. You need to carefully plan, design, and select appropriate materials to ensure that your hangar stands up to extreme weather conditions and heavy use for decades. To simplify this process, consider using a prefab metal airplane hangar from Armstrong Steel. Our pre-engineered solutions eliminate the guesswork and provide you with a reliable and durable storage solution for your aircraft.

Using prefabricated metal buildings as an airplane hangar

Longevity and durability are paramount when it comes to airplane hangars, and traditional construction methods cannot always guarantee these qualities. However, with a prefabricated metal building, you can rest assured that your hangar will stand the test of time.

A closer look at a prefabricated metal building

Our prefab metal buildings are meticulously engineered and manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility. You can count on our in-house team of engineers to design each component — from columns and purlins to beams and accessories — to meet your requirements. This precision manufacturing ensures that your building arrives ready for assembly to save you time and effort.

Transforming your prefab metal building into a hangar

Our building consultants will work closely with you to design a custom prefab metal airplane hangar that perfectly meets your specific needs. We believe that a hangar should not only be functional but also aesthetically pleasing, which is why we don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. When you choose Armstrong Steel, you get a unique design tailored to your preferences.

Customizing your metal airplane hangar

We customize metal hangar kits to your aesthetic and functional needs, ensuring they are pre-punched and pre-welded to simplify assembly.

Experience flexibility with metal buildings

Our prefab metal airplane hangars can span up to 300 feet wide to accommodate aircraft of all sizes. The absence of interior columns creates a flexible layout that lets you efficiently store large aircraft and maintenance equipment. We can customize your hangar with larger door openings (for sliding, rolling, or overhead doors) to make it much easier to move aircraft and equipment.

Versatility with prefab metal airplane hangars

We offer clear-span framing that allows for wide and unobstructed spaces — perfect for storing large aircraft. Our modular design also allows easy expansions for when you need to increase your hangar’s height or length to accommodate a growing fleet.

Keeping your aircraft safe

We know how valuable your aircraft is, and you can count on us to design a prefab metal airplane hangar that can withstand the elements and keep your airplane and other assets safe from earthquakes, high winds, heavy rains, and severe snowfall. Plus, our building systems use rigid-frame steel that can be insulated more effectively than wood-frame steel structures. This can lead to savings on cooling and heating costs while boosting energy efficiency.

Assembling and erecting your metal hangar

One of the perks of building a prefab metal airplane hangar is the speedy assembly and erection.

All the drawings provided

We provide detailed assembly drawings and anchor bolt patterns to simplify construction. Moreover, all major connections are already punched and ready to be bolted together, eliminating the need for welding and additional work. Most components are already cut and numbered, so all you have to do is refer to the drawings to know where each part goes.

Pre-engineered to your specifications

An Armstrong Steel prefab metal airplane hangar is carefully engineered to meet your local building codes and load-bearing requirements. This allows us to optimize the use of materials to avoid residual waste and any excess. This also means that you pay only for the materials actually used, unlike when you build with wood.

Buying a prefabricated metal hangar from Armstrong Steel

Ordering a prefab metal airplane hangar doesn’t have to be an intimidating process. Our representatives will walk you through everything, whether you’re a first-time builder or a seasoned commercial aircraft owner.

Buy direct to save time and money

When you’re ready to buy, fill out our contact form so our building experts can discuss your requirements and objectives. We’ll also provide a quote based on your project’s needs. Then, you can place your order if you’re happy with our price!

Get your approved drawings

Our detailing, drafting, and engineering experts will work on your approved drawings as soon as we get your order. You will need to approve our design and mark the drawings with red ink if you’d like to modify the design. You may change the bay spacing, add or remove openings, update the building dimensions, or configure the eave extensions.

Receive your permit drawings

We aim to simplify your airplane hangar construction, so we will send your permit drawings as soon as you approve our work. Our Armstrong Steel engineer is licensed in your state, so they are qualified to seal and sign the permit drawings. This ensures all documents are ready for your local council’s approval so your project can go smoothly.

Build your metal hangar with Armstrong Steel

Let our prefab metal airplane hangar simplify your construction project. Fill out our online form to get a custom quote, or call 1-800-345-4610 to personally speak with our building consultants.

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