Private Aircraft Owner's Premium Storage Solution

Your Own Hangar, Your Own Rules: The Kit Buildings Steel Aircraft Hangar

For private aircraft owners, storing your aircraft safely, securely and cost-effectively is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Commercial hangar rental can cost anywhere from £500 to £2,000 a month, waiting lists are common, and shared facilities mean you're always working around someone else's schedule. A Kit Buildings Steel Aircraft Hangar changes all of that — permanently.

The Problem With the Alternatives

Outdoor storage might seem manageable short-term, but the damage accumulates fast. UV radiation fades paint and degrades seals. Rain and moisture accelerate corrosion. Temperature fluctuations stress materials and shorten the life of tyres, upholstery and hydraulic components. For an aircraft worth anywhere between £50,000 and £500,000 or more, leaving it exposed to the elements is a false economy.

Tie-down areas offer minimal security against theft, vandalism, or tampering, and insurance premiums reflect this. Shared hangars are better, but come with their own frustrations — restricted access, scheduling conflicts, no space for your own tools or parts inventory, and no ability to carry out maintenance on your own terms.

Commercial hangar rental solves the problem but at a significant ongoing cost that never stops. You pay forever, you own nothing, and you're always at risk of rental increases or losing your slot entirely. At popular general aviation airfields like North Weald in Essex, waiting lists for commercial hangar space are common — making the case for owning your own facility even stronger.

The Kit Buildings Steel Aircraft Hangar

Kit Buildings designs and supplies steel aircraft hangars built specifically for private aviation. Strong, secure, low-maintenance and engineered to last for 40 years or more, a Kit Buildings hangar gives you professional-grade aircraft storage that you own outright — with no ongoing rental, no scheduling restrictions and no compromise on quality.

A typical private owner specification looks like this:

• Size: 40ft x 50ft x 18ft (12m x 15m x 5.5m)
• Frame: Hot-dip galvanized Q235 steel, clear-span lattice design — no internal columns
• Cladding: 0.7mm ribbed steel panels — weather-resistant, fire-resistant, impact-resistant
• Doors: Steel bi-fold system with wide-span opening for easy aircraft movement
• Foundation: Engineered concrete slab with anchor points and integrated drainage
• Structural warranty: 20 years
• Cladding warranty: 6 years

Bespoke sizing is available to suit your specific aircraft, site and requirements.

What It Delivers

Total Aircraft Protection Complete shelter from rain, snow, UV radiation, fuel vapours and airfield contaminants. A stable internal environment that reduces material stress and extends the service life of every component — tyres, seals, upholstery, paintwork and avionics. One Kit Buildings customer at North Weald reported a dramatic improvement in their aircraft's condition after just one full season under cover compared to outdoor tie-down storage.

Serious Security Robust galvanized steel construction provides a level of security that fabric hangars and tie-down areas simply cannot match. Full enclosure protects your aircraft, avionics, tools, and parts inventory from theft and vandalism. Insurance providers recognise the difference — premium reductions of 20–40% are common when moving into a private enclosed steel hangar.

Complete Operational Freedom Work when you want, how you want. Pre-flight preparation under cover in all weathers. Maintenance and inspections carried out year-round without being at the mercy of the forecast. No coordination with other owners, no waiting for access, no restrictions on what equipment or parts you keep on site. Your hangar, your schedule, your space.

Long-Term Asset Preservation Aircraft properly stored in a Kit Buildings hangar hold their condition — and their value — far better than those left outdoors or cycled through shared facilities. Preserved paintwork, protected interiors, and documented proper care all support resale value and demonstrate serious ownership to any future buyer.

The Financial Case

The investment in a Kit Buildings steel aircraft hangar pays for itself quickly and keeps on delivering value long after.

After payback, every year of ownership is pure saving versus the rental alternative. And unlike commercial rental, a Kit Buildings hangar is a tangible owned asset — with residual value, transferable on sale, and built to serve multiple aircraft over its 40-year-plus lifespan.

Why Kit Buildings?

Kit Buildings uses hot-dip galvanized Q235 steel throughout — the same grade used in demanding industrial and agricultural applications worldwide. It resists the corrosive environment of an active airfield, where fuel vapours, moisture, and exhaust residue are ever-present. The ribbed steel cladding is fire-resistant, impact-resistant, and requires minimal maintenance over its lifetime. No rotting frames, no sagging fabric, no annual recovering costs.

The bi-fold door system is designed for aviation use — wide enough to manoeuvre aircraft comfortably, robust enough for daily operation, and available in manual or electric configurations. Clear-span construction means no internal columns interrupting your workspace, giving you the full footprint of your hangar to work with.

From first enquiry through to delivery and installation, Kit Buildings handles the entire process professionally and efficiently — producing your hangar to order and ensuring it arrives ready to perform.

The Bottom Line

A Kit Buildings steel aircraft hangar is one of the smartest long-term investments a private aircraft owner can make. It protects your aircraft, reduces your costs, and gives you the kind of professional, fully private facility that makes flying more enjoyable and ownership more rewarding.

Whether you're based at North Weald, another established general aviation airfield, or a private strip, the maths are compelling. A Kit Buildings hangar pays for itself in as little as two years — and then it's yours for the next four decades.