Aircraft Hangars

Aircraft Hangars

Steel portal frame aircraft hangars deliver the wide clear spans, tall openings, and unobstructed floor space that aviation demands, at a fraction of the cost and build time of conventional hangar construction. From single-aircraft private hangars to multi-bay commercial facilities, the engineering starts with your aircraft dimensions and works outward.

Aircraft Hangar Specifications

Hangar Design Considerations

Door Systems

The door is the most critical element of any hangar. Options include:

• Bi-fold doors: hydraulic or electric bi-fold panels that fold upward. Most common for spans up to 24m
• Sliding doors: single or multi-panel sliding doors on bottom tracks. Good for very wide openings
• Rolling doors: industrial roller doors for smaller hangars. Limited to approximately 8m width

Clear Span

Internal columns are not acceptable in aircraft hangars. Every structure is clearspan portal frame, no obstructions between the walls. Wing walkers, tow bars, and ground handling equipment need unimpeded movement.

Floor

Aircraft hangars require a high-quality concrete floor, typically 150mm minimum thickness, steel-reinforced, power-floated with a hard-wearing surface. The floor must handle aircraft wheel loads (concentrated point loads), tug traffic, and chemical resistance to aviation fuel and hydraulic fluid.

Taxiway Access

The hangar apron and taxiway connection must meet aerodrome standards. Floor levels, door sill heights, and apron grades need to align with taxiway grades for smooth aircraft movement.

Aircraft Hangar Cost Guide

• Private hangar (15m x 18m): $40,000 to $65,000 kit supply
• Multi-aircraft (24m x 30m): $80,000 to $130,000 kit supply
• Commercial hangar (30m+ span): Project-priced, call us

Kit supply includes frame, cladding, and engineering. Hangar doors, concrete, fit-out, and CASA compliance items are additional. Start a design online or call 0488 510 550.

See also: Industrial Sheds | Large Sheds | Commercial Sheds