Military aviation infrastructure must support large aircraft, demanding schedules, and high operational readiness.
For the U.S. Air Force in Everett, Washington, the project required a large-span aircraft hangar capable of housing a Boeing 787, one of the largest widebody aircraft operating today.
The structure needed to deliver:
• Clear-span space capable of accommodating large aircraft wingspan and height
• Reliable weather protection for aircraft and ground crews
• Structural performance engineered for Pacific Northwest wind and weather conditions
• Operational flexibility for aircraft servicing and maintenance
• Rapid deployment compared to traditional construction timelines
This wasn’t just a building.
It was operational infrastructure supporting military aviation readiness.
Built for Mission
Critical Aircraft Operations
The Operational Requirement
Site Required:
A 215′ wide clear-span structure capable of housing widebody aircraft
Site Required:
Large unobstructed interior space for safe aircraft maneuvering and servicing
Site Required:
Full weather protection for aircraft, crews, and equipment
Site Required:
Reliable infrastructure capable of supporting high-value aviation assets
Site Required:
Durable structural performance designed for coastal Pacific Northwest conditions
Without a properly engineered hangar:
• Aircraft could be exposed to weather and environmental damage
• Maintenance operations would be disrupted
• Crew efficiency and operational readiness could be impacted
• Infrastructure limitations could slow mission-critical aviation support
The facility needed to function as reliable operational aviation infrastructure — not temporary shelter.
Why It Mattered
Widebody aircraft such as the Boeing 787 require substantial space, protection, and operational flexibility.
Supporting these aircraft demands infrastructure capable of delivering:
• Large clear-span interiors for aircraft wingspan clearance
• Protection from weather during maintenance and servicing
• Reliable structural performance in demanding operational environments
• Infrastructure that supports aviation readiness and operational efficiency
For military operations, hangar infrastructure plays a direct role in mission capability.
The structure needed to match the scale and importance of the aircraft it protects.
• Structure Type: Custom Tension Fabric Aircraft Hangar
• Size: 215′ x 225′
• Application: Military aircraft hangar
• Aircraft Supported: Boeing 787
• Industry: Military / Defense
• Outcome: Large-span aviation infrastructure supporting operational readiness
