I think I will be building a Hangar in Bandon Oregon. It would be nice to have a Hangar wide enough to get two planes in and not have to pull one out to get another in and so on. Now the type of plane will determine the width. Lets assume two Cessna 182's. Now how about at 182 and a Cherokee 180.

I am thinking that if the cost per square foot is the same then increase the width and shorten the depth to make it work.

tim

Do you care about resale value or not? That would determine what I would build. I have built and sold a hangars for several years and I always plan on resale. Two high wings will make it where you need the hangar to be 70' wide. If you have a high and low wing, 60' wide is enough. I would recommend keeping the depth the same as the width though for resale as well as making it tall enough to put a bigger plane in it later. Cost you more now, but gives you a bigger market to sell to later. In a 40x40 hangar, door height doesn't need to be more than 12-13'. 50x50 you want 14-15' tall. 60x60, I would recommend 18' tall and 80x80 I would recommend 21-22' tall. These numbers are based on experience selling them. I usually only build 60x60 or bigger though because turboprops and small jets fit in these hangars and they usually can pay more for their hangars. We built some 42x36 and T hangars and we were lucky to sell them and didn't make any money. Hope this helps.

I agree, had a 60x60 with a C205 next to a Bonanza in front next to each other. We could get both in/out without moving the other. We had a total of 5 planes, two cars and one 22ft boat along with all the other associated stuff at one time. I would not go back to smaller.

sburg58 wrote: I would not go back to smaller.

Rings a bell I mean that once you use a mig a buz box is a pos and once you use a tig you will not be satisfied with a mig.

T

We have a couple 50x50 boxes on my airport. One guy was keeping like four airplanes in his, easy fit although to do so they had to nest together just right and he couldn't pull the back ones out without moving the front ones. There's three 58x55 boxes, they all have a hydroswing door at each end. Nice for taxiing in and taxiing out, or if storing more than one airplane you can get the back one out without moving the other. One box is 60x70, it easily fits five airplanes but the door leaves 5' of wall on either side which really cuts down on being able to move airplanes in and out without shuffling. Another hangar is 100x50, with a 50' or so door on each long side but staggered (one north, one south)-- very good for accessing airplanes.

If Bandon Oregon is growing, or has any potential for growth, build the biggest and tallest hangar possible to put on the lot size, with as many doors as possible. This will get you the biggest resale value and make it easy to sell when the time comes.

I'm just finishing up my hangar, it's on the corner of two taxiways, 80'x105' - can't remember how high but asked for and received a variance to go higher then the airport rules. Three Higher Power doors; 70ft, 56ft, 45ft. 10ft rollup door. 3-piece bathroom. Fully insulated.

Total cost, including the land purchase, $350,000. Been offered $500,000 for it, realistically worth $600,000. Not for sale (until I'm done flying). Value will only go up as growth in this area is exploding.

Plan on adding 4,000 square feet of solar panels to sell electricity I don't use back to the utility company. Plus put a couple of low-wing renters in to pay for ongoing hangar costs/fees.

Good luck with your build, and enjoy!

The next to last hangar I built was 48ft wide by 72ft long 16ft sidewalls with a 46ft door on each end, thought it would be perfect, wish now I had built it 10ft wider and two ft taller (18ft). It would be easier re-sale or rental for the big planes. That is here, where you are may be different.

Steve

Nice hangar, Barnstormer!

Thanks, nice to not be renting any longer. Putting down roots at a great airport.

I built mine 50x56 (on private property) 14 feet high. 40 foot wide bifold door. If I were to do it over I would probably go 60x60 and have a minimum of a 50' wide door. I found out that using a biflod door, the wall height can limit the opening to less than that height. I think my door only opens to roughly 12', maybe more but haven't measured it lately. I needed the height for my intended use of a Murphy Rebel on amphibs.

qmdv wrote:I think I will be building a Hangar in Bandon Oregon. It would be nice to have a Hangar wide enough to get two planes in and not have to pull one out to get another in and so on. Now the type of plane will determine the width. Lets assume two Cessna 182's. Now how about at 182 and a Cherokee 180.

I am thinking that if the cost per square foot is the same then increase the width and shorten the depth to make it work.

tim

Lets assume two Cessna 182's.

Tim, very thoughtful of you thinking of me when I come to visit! You're one stand up guy and number 1 in my book! Thanks pal!!

Same here on building the hangar on leased airport property, that is the reason I overbuilt at the time (should have gone bigger). Headroom is one bonus to the hydraulic door Keith. I put a hydraulic door on my floatplane hangar here at home and would do it again if I ever build another, but it is a little more pricey. Did not price it out, but the extra expense of building higher might offset the hydraulic door expense.

Steve

Phil
What's the ident? What type of door is that?

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My first Hangar was 45 by 45 with a 45 foot door. It was just enough for 2 182's. Once we got the scenario down, it wasn't an issue but I'm pretty sure 45 square is about the minimum.

I like the looks of the way that hp door works.

Steve

Tim, do you ever plan on putting wingX on your 182? If you are I would go 50' for sure.

Plan on adding 4,000 square feet of solar panels to sell electricity I don't use back to the utility company.

Phil, I like your hangar and the solar idea.

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A1Skinner wrote:Tim, do you ever plan on putting wingX on your 182? If you are I would go 50' for sure.

I am not anticipating that mod but have decided to go 50 wide by 48 deep with 14-6 door opening. I have 40 by 42 at the ranch and it seems crowded.

tim