Construction continues to move forward on a major expansion project at the Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport, with officials reporting significant progress over the past two weeks.
According to Air Advantage, crews have poured more than 650 yards of concrete as work advances on new hangar space at the airport.
The expansion, led by the City of Mount Pleasant, includes construction of eight new T-hangars designed for smaller aircraft, along with one large corporate hangar to help meet growing demand.
Currently, the airport can house 26 planes, but officials say there is a waiting list of more than 20 additional aircraft, highlighting the need for expanded facilities.
The project represents a significant economic development investment for the region. The city was awarded 2.6 million dollars in grant funding from the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. The city also contributed 550 thousand dollars, bringing the total project cost to approximately 3.15 million dollars.
The project is expected to support local aviation needs and encourage economic growth in the Mount Pleasant area for years to come.