Sheltair Completes Major Hangar Expansion at Tampa FBO
Project adds hangars, offices, and ramp at facility
Sheltair has completed a 77,000 sq ft hangar expansion at its FBO at Tampa International Airport. The 18-month, $26 million project brings much needed hangar space to the region, capable of sheltering the latest ultra-long-range business jets. (Photo: Johnson-Laux Construction)

Sheltair has cut the ribbon on a major expansion to its FBO at Floridaā€™s Tampa International Airport (KTPA). The $26 million project added 77,000 sq ft of hangar space capable of accommodating the latest ultra-long-range business jets and 32,000 sq ft of office space. The four fire suppression foam-equipped hangars range from 14,562 sq ft to 33,269 sq ft, with attached office space between 5,700 sq ft and 14,247 sq ft.

In addition, the projectā€”which took a year and a half to completeā€”added another nearly eight acres of ramp to the 35-acre complex on the south side of the field. It also included reconstruction of an acre of heavy-duty asphalt.

ā€œWe are excited to be opening these new hangars at KTPA,ā€ said company CEO and president Lisa Holland. ā€œThese sleek, state-of-the-art facilities are a game changer, not just for addressing the soaring demand in aircraft storage at KTPA, but also for fueling fresh economic growth in the airportā€™s vibrant community.ā€

The Avfuel-branded and CAA-preferred facility is a perennial top-tier finisher in AINā€™s annual FBO Survey. It is open 24/7, including U.S. Customs service.

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