Storage guide

Airplane hangar storage

Hangar storage keeps an aircraft out of hail, sun, snow and wind, and it cuts down on corrosion, avionics heat damage and preflight time. Most hangar space is at or next to an airport, rented by the month or year.

When an aircraft hangar makes sense

The two common kinds are T-hangars, nested units shaped to fit a single engine or light twin, and box (rectangular) hangars, which have a full width door and room for larger aircraft, a workbench or two planes. Shared or community hangars are the budget option.

Best for

  • Single engine pistons such as a Cessna 172 or Piper Cherokee
  • High wing and low wing light twins
  • Experimental and homebuilt aircraft
  • Owners on a T-hangar waitlist who need a box hangar now
  • Flight schools and clubs with several aircraft

What to look for

Questions worth asking before you choose an aircraft hangar.

Door width and height

Check the door opening against your wingspan and tail height with some margin. Door width is the real limit, not the floor area.

T-hangar or box hangar

T-hangars are cheaper and fit one plane. Box hangars have a full width door, more room and often power and a bench.

Airport access and security

Ask about gate access, after hours entry, cameras and whether the airport is towered or uncontrolled.

Power, lighting and floor

Power lets you run a battery tender, engine heater or tools. A sealed, level floor makes towing easier.

Common sizes

T-hangar, about 40 ft doorMost two to four seat single engine aircraft
Large T-hangar, about 45 to 48 ft doorLarger singles and some light twins
Box hangar, 50 x 50 ftLight twins, a single with room for a workshop, or two small planes
Box hangar, 60 x 60 ft and upTurboprops and small jets, or several aircraft

Airplane hangar storage rate guide

Typical monthly ranges seen across the US. These are estimates, not quotes: prices depend on the city, the facility and the season.

Typical monthly prices for aircraft hangars
Size or optionTypical rangeNotes
Tie-down (outdoor, for comparison)$50 to $150/mo
Shared / community hangar$150 to $400/mo
T-hangar, single engine$250 to $700/mo
Box hangar, 50 x 50 ft$700 to $1,800/mo
Box hangar, 60 x 60 ft and up$1,500 to $4,000+/moDepends heavily on the airport and region

For real prices, request free quotes or search below and compare facilities near you.

Before you store: checklist

  • Measure wingspan, length and tail height, then compare with the door opening
  • Confirm the airport and hangar allow your aircraft type
  • Send proof of aircraft liability insurance and registration
  • Ask if fuel, oil and maintenance work are allowed inside
  • Install a battery tender only where power is approved
  • Fit pitot covers, control locks and wheel chocks
  • Check the waitlist rules and how long a lease you need

Find aircraft hangars near you

Popular cities

Houston, TXSan Antonio, TXLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZChicago, ILNEW YORK, NYAustin, TXJacksonville, FLTucson, AZDallas, TXColorado Springs, COORLANDO, FL

Top states

Texas 4,970California 3,596Florida 2,903North Carolina 1,724Georgia 1,648Ohio 1,516New York 1,484Illinois 1,427
All 51 states
Alabama 921Alaska 103Arizona 1,030Arkansas 629Colorado 1,026Connecticut 346Delaware 100District of Columbia 27Hawaii 93Idaho 475Indiana 1,016Iowa 460Kansas 462Kentucky 622Louisiana 740Maine 321Maryland 562Massachusetts 579Michigan 1,379Minnesota 734Mississippi 485Missouri 1,020Montana 421Nebraska 314Nevada 462New Hampshire 299New Jersey 712New Mexico 396North Dakota 118Oklahoma 803Oregon 737Pennsylvania 1,392Rhode Island 94South Carolina 902South Dakota 180Tennessee 1,229Utah 561Vermont 108Virginia 1,042Washington 1,356West Virginia 246Wisconsin 1,090Wyoming 158

What an aircraft hangar costs

Prices are set by each facility. These are the things that move the price most.

  • Outdoor, covered and enclosed spaces are priced very differently (enclosed is highest)
  • Space length: longer spaces cost more
  • Power hookups, wash bays and 24-hour access add to the rate
  • Location and season (winter storage is busiest in northern states)

Get free quotes from facilities near you to compare real prices.

Tips from the pros

  • Get on T-hangar waitlists early. Many airports have waits of months or years, so a box hangar or shared hangar can bridge the gap.
  • Ask whether the hangar is on airport property. Airport owned hangars often have rules on what can be stored besides the aircraft.
  • Use a tug and mark the floor so the plane goes in the same way each time.

Airplane hangar storage: common questions

What is the difference between a T-hangar and a box hangar?
A T-hangar is one of a row of nested units shaped like a T to fit a single aircraft, usually a light single. A box hangar is a rectangle with a full width door, more room and space for a larger aircraft, a workbench or more than one plane.
How much does hangar storage cost?
It varies a lot by airport and region. As a broad guide, T-hangars often run about $250 to $700 a month and box hangars about $700 to $4,000 or more. These are typical estimates, not quotes. Ask hangar owners near you for real prices.
What size hangar do I need?
Start with your wingspan and tail height. Most two to four seat singles fit a T-hangar with a door around 40 feet wide. Light twins and larger aircraft usually need a box hangar.
Do I need insurance to rent a hangar?
Almost always. Owners usually ask for aircraft liability insurance that names them as additional insured, plus registration.
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