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Midway Today
By the People, for the People
Baxter County Airport Secures Funding for 7 New Hangars
State agency to cover nearly 87% of $729,036 project cost.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Baxter County Airport at Midway has been approved for $632,973 in funding from the Arkansas Department of Commerce - Division of Aeronautics to build seven new hangars. The airport's cost will be $96,062 towards the total project cost of $729,036.
Why it matters
The expansion will provide much-needed additional hangar space to accommodate a steady rise in based planes and aviation activity at the Baxter County Airport. The new hangars will offer flexible space for larger aircraft as well as expanded capacity for individual aircraft owners.
The details
The project will include an 80x60 foot clear span hangar and a six-bay open T-hangar. Airport leaders report strong interest from pilots and aviation enthusiasts eager to base their aircraft in Baxter County.
- The airport received the $632,973 in funding on February 23, 2026.
The players
Baxter County Airport
A regional airport located in Midway, Arkansas.
Arkansas Department of Commerce - Division of Aeronautics
The state agency providing nearly 87% of the funding for the hangar expansion project.
What’s next
Construction timelines will be announced as the project moves into the next phase.
The takeaway
The Baxter County Airport's expansion demonstrates the growing demand for hangar space and aviation activity in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure investments to support the local aviation industry.
