Frederick, Maryland

Frederick Municipal Maryland breaks ground on first new hangars in 20 years

High Flying Hangars has broken ground on the first new hangar development at Maryland's Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) in more than 20 years, helping address strong demand for aircraft storage in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.

The 11.45-acre midfield project will be built in two phases, with 44 hangars in Phase 1 and approximately 34 more planned for Phase 2. Phase 1 also includes the Hangar Club clubhouse, featuring meeting space, a commercial kitchen, patio, sky deck, high-speed internet, and pilot amenities.

Frederick Municipal Airport Manager Andrew Moore said of the milestone, “The Frederick airport team looks forward to working with High Flying Hangars to make this project a reality and welcome new aviators into our FDK community. This project represents a significant investment into the growth story of the Frederick Municipal Airport as the preferred access point to the region.”

Frederick City Mayor Michael O’Connor; Airport Manager Andrew Moore; Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development; Randy Sibold, CEO of Warner Construction; and Kenny Hinkes, CEO of High Flying Hangars, were on hand to commemorate the first turn of the shovel for the new hangar community at Frederick | Photo: Stephen Yeates/High Flying Hangars.

KFDK serves a general and business aviation market that encompasses the surrounding region in Maryland in addition to the northern Washington, DC metro area.

Kenny Hinkes, CEO of High Flying Hangars, commented on the importance of the Frederick development, from both a local and regional perspective, as well as for the company. “As Maryland’s fastest-growing city, Frederick is a community on the move,” he said.

“New businesses are choosing to locate here, new families are making Frederick their home, and the airport has an important role to play in supporting that growth. These hangars are another step in ensuring that the airport continues to serve the needs of a vibrant and expanding community.”