Aircraft Hangar Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection in Austin, TX

Build a durable, code-compliant aircraft hangar with engineered clear-span framing, heavy door headers, and full structural erection — fabricated in our Austin-area shop and installed by certified welders across Central Texas. From private single-bay hangars to large corporate and commercial flight facilities, we deliver inspection-ready steel built to last.

Aircraft Hangar Structural Steel & Welding | Precision Metal Services – Austin, TX
What Sets Hangar Steel Apart

Aircraft Hangar Steel Built for Span, Load & Code

Aircraft hangars are not standard construction. Wide clear-span framing, heavy door header loads, strict tie-down anchor requirements, and FAA-adjacent compliance standards make hangar structural steel one of the most demanding scopes in commercial and industrial construction.

Precision Metal Services provides structural steel fabrication, field welding, and erection for aircraft hangars across Austin and Central Texas. From private single-bay hangars at regional airfields to large commercial and corporate flight facility builds, we deliver engineered, inspection-ready steel built to last.

Every column, header, knee brace, and anchor we install is built to spec — and built to pass.

Door systems that cost $150,000 or more require headers fabricated to within an eighth of an inch. Clear-span frames carrying 40-foot-plus roof bays have zero tolerance for undersized welds or misaligned base plates. We build it right the first time so the door goes in, the inspector signs off, and the aircraft moves in on schedule.

Full Scope Capabilities

Complete Aircraft Hangar Steel Services

We handle every structural steel element of a hangar build — from the first column base plate to final bolt-up and documentation closeout.

Clear-Span Structural Framing

Fabrication and erection of wide-flange columns, rigid frames, and roof beams engineered for maximum clear-span interior space with no obstruction to aircraft movement.

Hangar Door Header Fabrication

Heavy structural headers designed to carry the full dead load of bi-fold, sliding, and hydraulic door systems — fabricated to your door manufacturer's exact specifications.

Tie-Down Anchor Systems

Welded and embedded floor anchor plates and D-ring systems designed to meet aircraft tie-down load requirements and FAA advisory circular guidance.

Knee Braces & Lateral Systems

Full lateral bracing systems including knee braces, portal frames, and diagonal bracing fabricated and erected to engineering drawings.

Mezzanines & Second-Floor Steel

Structural steel mezzanine framing for pilot lounges, offices, storage lofts, and maintenance areas built inside the hangar envelope.

Eave Struts, Purlins & Secondary Framing

Complete secondary structural framing to support metal roof and wall panel systems — shop fabricated and field erected on schedule.

What's Included

Full Hangar Steel Scope of Work

Whether you need a turnkey structural package or specific fab-and-erect scopes, here's what Precision Metal Services delivers on hangar projects:

  • Wide-flange column and beam fabrication
  • Rigid frame erection and final bolt-up
  • Base plate fabrication, setting, and grouting
  • Anchor bolt installation and alignment
  • Door header fabrication and installation
  • Knee brace and lateral bracing systems
  • Mezzanine framing, decking support & stair steel
  • Tie-down anchor plate welding and installation
  • Eave strut and purlin installation
  • CNC plasma-cut connection plates and gussets
  • WPS/PQR documentation on file
  • Material test reports (MTRs) and full traceability
  • Inspection-ready closeout and turnover package
Projects We Support

Hangar Types We Build

From single-bay private hangars to multi-bay commercial facilities, our crews have the manpower and equipment to execute on any scale.

Private & General Aviation

Single and multi-bay hangars at private airstrips and regional airports. T-hangars, box hangars, and executive aircraft facilities across Central Texas.

Corporate & Charter Flight

Large clear-span structures for business jets and turboprops. Includes office mezzanines, wash bays, and maintenance area steel.

Agricultural & Ranch Aviation

Hangar and airstrip support structures on large acreage properties across Central and South Texas.

FBO & Commercial Aviation

Fuel farm structural steel, service bay framing, and multi-bay hangar complexes for fixed-base operators.

Military & Government

Structural steel packages for maintenance, storage, and operational support facilities at military installations and government aviation sites.

Hangar Expansions & Retrofits

Structural additions, door header replacements, and full retrofit steel for existing facilities that need more capacity or updated systems.

How We Work

Our Build Process

A clear, repeatable process keeps projects safe, on schedule, and within scope.

1

Consult & Scope

We align on deliverables, schedule, site constraints, and safety requirements before anything is ordered or cut.

2

Estimate & Plan

Clear pricing, manpower plan, fabrication milestones, and submittals for engineering approval.

3

Shop Fabrication

All structural members cut, fit, welded, and QC'd in our shop before anything hits the field. CNC plasma precision on all connection plates.

4

Field Erection & Install

Columns set, frames erected, door headers installed, secondary framing complete, base plates grouted, and final bolt-up torqued to spec.

5

Closeout

Punch list, inspection sign-off, as-builts, MTRs, WPS/PQR records, and full turnover documentation delivered to your team.

Quality & Safety

Built to Code. Built for Inspection.

Aviation and commercial construction hold hangar projects to a high standard. Precision Metal Services operates with the documentation, certifications, and site discipline to pass — the first time.

WPS / PQR on File

Certified weld procedure specs and qualification records for every process we run.

Material Traceability

Full MTR documentation on all structural steel — traceable from mill to final install.

OSHA-Compliant Safety

Daily tailgates, JSAs, hot-work permits, and LOTO on every project.

Inspection-Ready Welds

Clean, consistent weld quality built to pass visual and NDT inspection without rework.

Full Closeout Package

Punch list, as-builts, inspection records, and turnover documentation on every job.

CNC Plasma Precision

Tight-tolerance components cut in-house — plates, gussets, and brackets that fit right the first time.

Common Questions

Aircraft Hangar Steel FAQ

Both. We provide full turnkey structural steel — shop fabrication, delivery, and field erection through final bolt-up and grouting. We can also take on fab-only or erection-only scopes if you have another piece covered.
Yes. We build to your engineer's stamped drawings. If you need a referral to a structural engineer familiar with hangar design in Texas, we can connect you with trusted partners.
Yes. We fabricate headers to door manufacturer specifications for Schweiss, Hydroswing, Classic, and other major hangar door brands. We coordinate directly with your door supplier to confirm load requirements before fabrication begins.
We support single-bay private hangars through large multi-bay commercial facilities. Contact us with your square footage and clear-span requirements and we'll give you a direct assessment of scope, timeline, and cost.
Yes. We coordinate with airport management, follow facility access protocols, and maintain safe, compliant operations on active aviation campuses. We're experienced working around live flight operations.
For Central Texas projects, we typically mobilize within 1–2 weeks of contract execution depending on fabrication scope. Larger projects are scheduled case-by-case. Contact us and we'll give you an honest timeline upfront.
We build to your engineer's stamped drawings. For clients who need drawing coordination, we can connect you with structural engineering partners who specialize in aviation and hangar design in Texas.
Where We Work

Serving Hangar Projects Across Central Texas

Precision Metal Services is headquartered near Austin and supports aircraft hangar construction throughout the region. We mobilize statewide for larger commercial and corporate projects.

Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport Area Georgetown Municipal Airport Taylor Municipal Airport Lockhart Municipal Airport Lago Vista / Rusty Allen Airport Buda / Kyle Area Dripping Springs Bastrop County Central Texas Ranch Properties Statewide Mobilization Available

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