Aircraft Hangar

Protect aircraft while supporting efficient maintenance and fleet operations

Aircraft Hangars for Storage, Maintenance, and Fleet Operations

Aircraft represent significant investments that require dependable protection, efficient maintenance environments, and room for fleet growth. Designed to house, maintain, protect, and support aircraft operations, Big Top aircraft hangars provide the secure, functional space aviation organizations need while offering a faster, more adaptable alternative to conventional hangar construction.

Big Top designs and manufactures custom-engineered, American-made aircraft hangars for commercial airports, fixed-base operators (FBOs), corporate aviation, and military installations. Our clear-span fabric structure system creates secure, climate-controlled environments for aircraft storage, inspections, maintenance, and servicing while supporting changing operational requirements.

Protecting Aircraft. Supporting Operations.

Keeping aircraft ready for service requires more than enclosed storage. Big Top aircraft hangars create productive, weather-resistant environments that help protect aircraft, maintenance equipment, and personnel while supporting inspections, servicing, repairs, and day-to-day flight operations.

Features of Big Top’s fabric structure system include:

Rapid Installation, Minimal Site Preparation: Engineered for fast deployment with minimal foundation work and multiple anchoring options to accommodate a wide range of site conditions
Clear-Span Design: Eliminates interior columns to provide unobstructed aircraft storage, maintenance, and maneuvering while maximizing usable hangar space
Weather-Resistant, Code-Compliant Performance: Industrial-strength, rip-resistant fabric combined with galvanized steel framing withstands demanding wind, snow, and environmental conditions
Fire-Resistant Fabric: NFPA-701 flame-retardant material self-extinguishes within three seconds, enhancing safety in high-risk environments
UV and Temperature Control: Blocks 99.95% of harmful UV-A and UV-B radiation to help maintain interiors up to 15°F cooler in summer and warmer in winter, while optional HVAC and insulation further enhance year-round comfort
Energy-Efficient, Naturally Lit Environment: Translucent fabric reduces lighting costs by providing abundant natural daylight
Custom-Engineered Design: Every aircraft hangar is engineered around aircraft dimensions, maintenance workflows, environmental conditions, and project-specific operational requirements
Integrated Building Systems and Accessories: Integrates HVAC, lighting, ventilation, specialty doors, flooring, electrical service, and other application-specific features

Keeping Maintenance Moving

Aircraft maintenance depends on efficient workflows, unrestricted equipment access, and productive work environments. Clear-span interiors eliminate interior columns, maximizing usable floor space for inspections, repairs, fleet servicing, and maintenance equipment.

Translucent fabric roofing introduces abundant natural daylight, improving visibility while reducing daytime lighting requirements and lowering energy costs. The temperature-regulating fabric maintains interiors that are cooler in summer and warmer in winter, creating more comfortable working conditions for maintenance crews throughout the year.

Compared to conventional aircraft hangar buildings, engineered fabric structures install faster, require less site preparation, reduce construction costs, and offer the flexibility to expand, relocate, or reconfigure as fleet requirements and operational demands evolve.

Engineered Around Your Fleet

Aircraft size, maintenance activities, fleet requirements, and facility layouts vary from one aviation operation to the next. Big Top engineers every aircraft hangar around your aircraft, operational workflow, environmental conditions, and long-term growth plans.

Typical applications include:

Aircraft maintenance and repair (MRO)
Aircraft storage
Fleet operations
Commercial airports
Fixed-base operators (FBOs)
Military aviation facilities
Helicopter storage and maintenance
Ground support equipment

Every aircraft hangar is engineered to maximize operational efficiency while protecting valuable aviation assets, whether supporting a single aircraft or an expanding fleet.

Meeting Military and Aviation Standards

Military and commercial aviation projects often require compliance with rigorous industry and government standards. Big Top aircraft hangars can be engineered to meet applicable project requirements, including:

U.S. Air Force Sunshade Management (AFSM) compliance
Applicable Air Force Instructions (AFI)
International Building Code (IBC) requirements
Berry Amendment compliance for qualifying military applications

For qualifying fixed-base operators (FBOs), aircraft hangars may also be classified as equipment under applicable IRS guidelines, potentially providing tax advantages that help reduce overall project costs. Customers should consult their tax advisor regarding eligibility.

The Big Top Hangar Advantage

Big Top’s innovative fabric structure system combines custom engineering, premium materials, and turnkey project delivery to create aircraft hangars that deliver long-term performance, energy-efficient operation, and a faster, more cost-effective alternative to conventional construction.