Sheltair has begun construction to expand its existing hangar facilities at the Kissimmee Gateway airport in Florida. Since 2001, Sheltair has built and currently manages approximately 115,973 total square feet consisting of 86 individual hangar units.

"This new expansion is a significant investment that reflects the company's long-term commitment to the City of Kissimmee and the airport. It further supports driving additional economic growth for the airport and community," says COO Todd Anderson.

The family-owned aviation company is responding to the increasing need for additional aircraft storage at Kissimmee by commencing construction of its Phase IV development. The multi-million dollar project, which spans 2.70 acres, will see the construction of three hangars that will include nine oversized t-hangars providing a total of 17,622 square feet of space, as well as 10 box hangars measuring 50ft x 50ft, with a combined square footage of 25,000. These new hangars will be large enough to accommodate most single and light twin aircraft, and will be equipped with hydraulic doors.

Osceola County, home to Kissimmee, continues to grow as a technology and agriculture hub, and the airport serves as the gateway to the expanding business sector.

"The Kissimmee Gateway airport is experiencing demands of significant aviation growth," says airport director of aviation Shaun Germolus. "Being at full hangar capacity, Sheltair’s foresight in constructing the additional hangar facilities will assist us in accommodating the needs of our aviation community. We value our partnership with Sheltair and look forward to welcoming our new pilots and aircraft owners."

Construction is scheduled to be completed by early summer of 2024.