Hangar-building Spree Underway at Tampa Exec Airport

Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) is experiencing a building boom that will add 42,000 sq ft of aircraft shelter to a tight Florida aviation real estate market by year-end. 

The growth spurt at the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-managed facility began in March, when Skyport Aviation—the lone FBO on the field—added a 12,000-sq-ft hangar, doubling its available aircraft storage space. Other private aviation developers have three additional projects underway.

Another 12,000-sq-ft hangar was started in June and is more than 50% complete. It is anticipated to open by October. Work recently began on a third 12,000-sq-ft hangar, which is slated for completion by year-end. This one is intended to be divided into two 6,000-sq-ft bays.

A fourth hangar is currently in the permitting phase, with construction to commence shortly. This 6,000-sq-ft structure is also expected to be completed by year-end.

Combined, the four hangars represent $6.4 million in investment, and one of the largest general aviation infrastructure expansions at KVDF, increasing its business aviation shelter by nearly 50%.