Hangar space in DC area

[jasona900]

I will be traveling to the DC area for 30-45 days starting next week.  I am considering flying myself, but have had limited luck finding a hangar.  The best rate I have found thus far is at Manasas at $500 a month. 

I figured it would be worth a shot asking here if someone has some extra room they could spare? 

[RLCarter]

Good luck, friend of mine moved there 2 yrs ago, and still looking. 500 isn't too bad for a short term

[Danb]

500 is not high for Manasas, going rate for long term hangers

[jetdriven]

Hangars in Houston are 500$. manassas is reasonable at that rate. 

[jasona900]

Good to know... I was just hoping someone may have some extra space available at a rate that was cheaper than what was offered to me at Manassas.  Does make my $165/mo rent in Omaha a little easier to digest though.

 

 

[BKlott]

Did you try Shannon Airport (KEZF) down near Fredericksburg? They had hangar space available the last time I flew in there. Cafe and museum on the field. Nice people too.

[jasona900]

1 hour ago, BKlott said:

Did you try Shannon Airport (KEZF) down near Fredericksburg? They had hangar space available the last time I flew in there. Cafe and museum on the field. Nice people too.

I have not tried them, but will call tomorrow.  Thank you for the info!

[ShuRugal]

+1 for the KEZF recommendation.  Great bunch of guys up there.  I took my LSA practical with the airport manager, Jerry, and had the pre-buy for my C-model done by an IA who operates out of there, Lloyd.  The FBO staff have all been great to deal with every time i've been there, as well.

[Seth]

Short term unfortunately that's about right for the closer in airports.

 

if someone locally wants to move an airplane to a further out airport and make $200 a week for a bit, that's a possibility.  If my airplane were in the shop or out of town, I'd offer my hanger at GAI.

 

EZF has inexpensive fuel too for the area - the only issue is the distance from DC.  There is the light rail that takes you right to DC.  In no traffic, about an hour - in holiday traffic - four hours.  My in laws are in Fredericksburg and I'm on the north side of DC in Maryland. 

 

Call ALL the local airports, including Dulles, and see if there's a spot open in a shared hanger for less than the $500 per month.  I doubt it close in, but you may get a spot behind a turboprop, business jet,. or something that recently moved out.

Good luck!  I know a 414 that moved out of a shared hanger at GAI last month as well as a larger hanger that is currently vacant but can fit 2-3 shorter airplanes.  They may be able to make a deal on a 30-45 day rental.  PM me your number and I can get you in touch with the main guy that runs the hangers at GAI.

 

-Seth

[jasona900]

3 hours ago, Seth said:

Short term unfortunately that's about right for the closer in airports.

 

if someone locally wants to move an airplane to a further out airport and make $200 a week for a bit, that's a possibility.  If my airplane were in the shop or out of town, I'd offer my hanger at GAI.

 

EZF has inexpensive fuel too for the area - the only issue is the distance from DC.  There is the light rail that takes you right to DC.  In no traffic, about an hour - in holiday traffic - four hours.  My in laws are in Fredericksburg and I'm on the north side of DC in Maryland. 

 

Call ALL the local airports, including Dulles, and see if there's a spot open in a shared hanger for less than the $500 per month.  I doubt it close in, but you may get a spot behind a turboprop, business jet,. or something that recently moved out.

Good luck!  I know a 414 that moved out of a shared hanger at GAI last month as well as a larger hanger that is currently vacant but can fit 2-3 shorter airplanes.  They may be able to make a deal on a 30-45 day rental.  PM me your number and I can get you in touch with the main guy that runs the hangers at GAI.

 

-Seth

Seth,

 

Thank you for the offer.. but looks like I will be leaving the Mooney behind on this trip.  Just couldn't swing a hangar below $500 in the area, and had to buy commercial air tickets.  EZF was an option, but as you said, over an hour away from where I was going to stay.  

 

Jason

[Piloto]

Check with Donald Trump. There is plenty of space underneath the wing of his B747.

José

[jetdriven]

That aircraft belongs to the taxpayers, not that guy. 

[Piloto]

2 minutes ago, jetdriven said:

That aircraft belongs to the taxpayers, not that guy. 

With more reason to park. Can I get a ride on it, I am a taxpayer.

[gitmo234]

Good luck on the hunt. I'd recommend taking a look at Potomac KVKX, however their hangars are not just "offered". When open the owner puts them on ebay to bid on the monthly rent, and the bidding starts at $400. I dont believe there are any open right now.

I'm looking to maybe move from there, because I live a bit west in NOVA and although its 18 miles away from home, some days that drive can take 90 minutes. So I'm looking at manassas or somewhere else for a tiedown

Really wish we had rates like out in central missouri. $75 a month for a hangar. Out here I'd even build a hangar somewhere to use it for free and pass it to the airport when I die or move.