{"id":35101,"date":"2026-05-04T14:55:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=35101"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:55:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:55:41","slug":"oklahoma-department-of-aerospace-and-aeronautics-completes-key-airport-infrastructure-upgrades-across-the-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/news\/airports\/oklahoma-department-of-aerospace-and-aeronautics-completes-key-airport-infrastructure-upgrades-across-the-state\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Completes Key Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Across the State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics<\/a> (ODAA) marked a productive first quarter in 2026, completing critical infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing safety, storage and service capabilities across the state\u2019s airport system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L to R: Chandler Regional Airport installed new fencing; Carnegie Municipal Airport completed four 2,500 sq-ft box hangars; Boise City Airport constructed a new eight-unit T-hangar; David Jay Perry Airport in Goldsby replaced its old fuel tanks with a new self-service 100LL fuel system.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These improvements were completed through the ODAA\u2019s five-year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local sponsors. The ACP\u2019s mission is to build and maintain a resilient statewide airport network that serves as a vital engine for Oklahoma\u2019s business, transportation, and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhanced Safety at Chandler Regional Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing the Gap: ODAA\u2019s Statewide Hangar Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Modernized Fuel Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cBolstering Oklahoma\u2019s pro-growth aviation infrastructure is a direct investment in our economic future,\u201d said Nick Young, ODAA Airports Division manager. \u201cThese upgrades ensure our state remains a top-tier destination for aerospace commerce, anchoring private capital and sustaining high-paying jobs for our workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    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\u2019s airport system. These improvements were completed through the ODAA\u2019s five-year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local sponsors. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-airports","category-oklahoma"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35101"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35101\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35103,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35101\/revisions\/35103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}