Finally found a home
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 11 years, 4 months AGO
<p>Invited guests and officials turn a ceremonial shovel of dirt at Felts Field in Spokane. Those weilding the shovels include Spokane County Commissioner Al French ( third from left ) and Spokane Mayor John Condon.</p>
A $2.8 million hangar will be constructed at Felts Field to house aviation businesses and Honor Point Military and Aerospace Museum.
The plan to build the 40,000-square-foot hangar was announced Thursday by Spokane airport officials and business leaders.
The multi-tenant complex will be named the Felts Field General Aviation Center, and it will be located west of the Historic Spokane Airport Terminal building.
Tim Gump, president of EFT LLC, builder of the hangar, said he is honored to be part of a project that will benefit the Spokane community.
"For many years, Historic Felts Field has been in need of a first-class FBO (Fix Base Operator) facility that provides the service one expects from a city of our size," Gump said. "Private and corporate aircraft flying into Felts Field will enjoy first-class amenities tailored to accommodate passengers as well as flight crews."
Honor Point Military and Aviation Museum has long sought a secure location to operate. The new site will house the museum's offices, a conference room, gift shop and artifact display area.
"This will be an interactive, event-driven space that will provide learning of history, aviation and STEM for all generations," said Catherine Brazil, museum president, in a press release.
EFT LLC expects the Flight Center to be completed by the end of the year.