Hangar and facility loans
Commercial real estate financing may be available for income-producing hangars and service facilities, subject to lease quality and market demand.
Property financing guide
Airport and aviation property financing
Understand the real estate, operating rights, and specialized income behind an aviation property.
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Understanding the property
Airport-related property can include privately owned airfields, aircraft hangars, fixed-base operator facilities, and aviation service buildings. A purchase may involve fee-simple land, a ground lease, or a concession rather than ownership of an entire airport. The financing approach depends on exactly which rights and assets are being acquired.
Financing paths to consider
Leasehold financing
Specialty lenders may consider ground-lease or concession interests when the term, assignment rights, and lender protections support the proposed loan.
Operating business or improvements
Business acquisition, equipment, or construction financing may address separate parts of a project. SBA eligibility is evaluated case by case for qualifying businesses.
What lenders review
- Hangar occupancy, tenant concentration, aircraft-service income, and local aviation demand.
- Ground-lease duration, renewal options, assignment consent, and any public authority approvals.
- FAA-related requirements, zoning, runway or facility condition, environmental history, and fuel-storage exposure.
Documents to prepare
- Hangar rent roll, tenant leases, and operating agreements
- Ground leases, concessions, and required authority consents
- Historical financials, current operating results, and business plan
- Survey, insurance, environmental reports, and improvement plans
Your lender may request additional documents based on the transaction.
Plan your next step
Clarify whether the collateral is owned land, a leased facility, or an operating business before comparing loan structures.
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