The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) marked a productive first quarter in 2026, completing critical infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing safety, storage and service capabilities across the state’s airport system.
These improvements were completed through the ODAA’s five-year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local sponsors. The ACP’s mission is to build and maintain a resilient statewide airport network that serves as a vital engine for Oklahoma’s business, transportation, and economic growth.
Enhanced Safety at Chandler Regional Airport
To improve operational safety, Chandler Regional Airport completed a $337,000 fencing project designed to deter wildlife and manage landside traffic. The installation includes 3,000 linear feet of chain-link fencing, more than 8,000 linear feet of specialized wildlife fencing, and a new sliding main entrance gate. The project was primarily funded with $321,000 from the ODAA and the remaining $16,000 provided by the City of Chandler.
Closing the Gap: ODAA’s Statewide Hangar Program
As part of a core initiative to address a shortage of hangar space, stimulate economic growth and increase revenue-generating storage at airports, the ODAA oversaw construction at two airports:
- Carnegie Municipal Airport: Completed four 2,500 sq-ft box hangars. The $1.2 million project was supported by $523,000 from the ODAA, $640,000 from the FAA, and $65,000 from the Town of Carnegie.
- Boise City Airport: Constructed a new eight-unit T-hangar. This $1.14 million project was funded by $455,000 from the ODAA, $626,000 from the FAA, and $57,000 from the City of Boise City.
Modernized Fuel Facilities
Improvements at David Jay Perry Airport (Goldsby, Okla.,) focused on upgrading pilot services. The airport replaced its aging fuel tanks with a new self-service 100LL fuel system. The project cost nearly $561,000 with the ODAA contributing about $280,000, the FAA providing about $202,000 and the Town of Goldsby providing a little more than $78,000.
“Bolstering Oklahoma’s pro-growth aviation infrastructure is a direct investment in our economic future,” said Nick Young, ODAA Airports Division manager. “These upgrades ensure our state remains a top-tier destination for aerospace commerce, anchoring private capital and sustaining high-paying jobs for our workforce.”
