Chapter 309 Hangar

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH) — Gastonia, NC

About the Hangar

EAA Chapter 309 operates a shared hangar at Gastonia Municipal Airport, providing dedicated space for aircraft owners and builders in the Charlotte area. The facility serves as a hub for chapter activities, build projects, and the broader aviation community.

The hangar accommodates four tenant locations:

  • 3 Working Plane Slots — dedicated space for airworthy aircraft (currently occupied)
  • 1 Project Slot — designated build space for active aircraft construction projects

The hangar provides members with a collaborative environment where builders can work alongside experienced aviators, share tools and expertise, and participate in the chapter community.

Current Tenants

All three working plane slots are currently occupied. Featured below with owner permission.

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Slot 1 — Occupied

Tenant 1

Aircraft type and owner details pending permission confirmation.

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Slot 2 — Occupied

Tenant 2

Aircraft type and owner details pending permission confirmation.

Photo coming soon
Slot 3 — Occupied

Tenant 3

Aircraft type and owner details pending permission confirmation.

Project Slot Available

50% Reduced Rental

Build your aircraft at the Chapter 309 Hangar and take advantage of our reduced rental rate for active build projects.

Benefits

Dedicated build space at 50% of standard hangar rental
Access to chapter tools and shared resources
Mentorship from experienced builders and pilots
Collaborative community environment
Convenient airport location with full services

Requirements

Active EAA Chapter 309 membership
Active aircraft build project
Commitment to regular build progress
Maintain clean and safe workspace
Carry appropriate builder insurance

Interested in the project slot? Submit a request and a chapter officer will follow up.

Request Project Slot

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Gastonia Municipal Airport is one of the most active general aviation facilities in North Carolina, serving the greater Charlotte and Gaston County area since 1946.

Identifier
AKH / KAKH
Location
4 NM south of Gastonia, Gaston County, NC
Elevation
798 ft MSL
Runway
3/21 — 3,769 ft x 100 ft, asphalt
Facility
City-owned, public-use general aviation
FBO
FlyCarolina — (704) 869-7844
Fuel
Jet-A and 100LL (Shell Aviation)
Services
Maintenance, avionics, flight training
Ramp Parking
Free one-night ramp parking with fuel purchase
Hangars
30+ private hangars on field

Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 309, Charlotte, NC