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Sheltair Starts Another Hangar Complex at KISM
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Multi-million dollar project will add more than 40,000 sq ft of light general aviation hangars
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Sheltair has broken ground on a hangar complex at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in central Florida. The aviation real estate developer and FBO operator has had a presence at the airport—the closest to the region’s theme parks—since 2001 and manages nearly 116,000 sq ft of hangar space, comprising 86 individual hangars.
“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,” explained Shaun Germolus, KISM’s director of aviation. “We value or partnership with Sheltair and look forward to welcoming our new pilots and aircraft owners.”
This latest phase of development will span 2.7 acres and add another 42,622 sq ft of space, including ten 2,500-sq-ft box hangars capable of sheltering light jets or turboprop singles and nine oversized T-hangars. All of the new hangars will feature hydraulic doors.
Construction on the multi-million project is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024, and the company is now fielding lease inquiries.
“This new expansion is a significant investment that reflects the company’s long-term commitment to the city of Kissimmee and the airport,” said Sheltair COO Todd Anderson. “It further supports driving additional economic growth for the airport and community.”