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Steel Aircraft Hangars in Canada

A steel aircraft hangar is a clear-span, pre-engineered building that shelters aircraft with a wide, column-free interior and a large hangar-door opening. Titan designs and supplies steel airplane hangars across Canada, engineered to your aircraft’s wingspan and tail height, the door system you need (bi-fold, hydraulic, sliding, or roll-up), and the National Building Code snow, wind, and seismic loads for your site, with P.Eng-stamped drawings. Whether it’s a single private hangar or a multi-bay airport facility, we engineer the clear span (40–150 ft+), eave height, and door opening around the aircraft you fly.

Airports need hangars that can handle constant use, heavy traffic, and changing weather. Wooden or older buildings often struggle with maintenance, but Titan Steel Buildings provide strong steel hangars made for airports of every size. Our hangars are designed to protect aircraft, simplify operations, and stand the test of time.

From small regional airports to large international hubs, our steel hangars can be built to meet your space, safety, and equipment needs.

Steel Aircraft Hangars at a Glance

  • Also known as: airplane hangars, aircraft hangar buildings, T-hangars
  • Clear spans: 40 ft – 150 ft+, fully column-free
  • Door systems: bi-fold, hydraulic one-piece, sliding, roll-up
  • Eave height: set by tail height plus door clearance
  • Built for: private aircraft, corporate & charter fleets, FBO and MRO facilities, airport operations
  • Engineering: NBCC snow, wind & seismic loads; P.Eng-stamped drawings; CSA A660 / CWB certified

Aircraft Hangar Sizes & Specifications

SpecTypical range
Clear-span width40 – 150 ft+ (no interior columns)
LengthAny, in bay increments
Door opening widthSized to your widest aircraft wingspan
Eave heightSet by tail height plus door-system clearance
Door systemsBi-fold, hydraulic one-piece, sliding, roll-up
Popular add-onsInsulation, radiant heat, offices/FBO space, lean-tos, LED lighting

Hangar Door Systems Compared

FeatureBi-foldHydraulic one-pieceSliding
Opening speedFastFastModerate
Full-height clearanceExcellentExcellentGood
Doubles as a canopyNoYesNo
Best forMost private & corporate hangarsWide openings, shelter over the apronSimpler sites, lower budget

Why Titan Is Your Trusted Steel Building Manufacturing Partner in Canada

  • 100% Canadian company — Canadian-made steel buildings, supplied and supported from within Canada.
  • 25 years of experience delivering steel aircraft hangars and large-span buildings for owners and contractors across Canada.
  • P.Eng-stamped engineered drawings — every building is engineered to the National Building Code of Canada and your provincial building code for local snow, wind and seismic loads.
  • CSA A660-compliant fabrication in a CWB / CSA W47.1 certified facility.
  • End-to-end project support — design and engineering, fabrication, delivery and erection coordination, all through one manufacturing partner.
Hangar Steel Building
Aircraft Parked Inside a Hanger

Built to Keep Aircraft Safe

Heavy-duty steel frames that handle wind, rain, and snow

Clear-span design with no interior columns to block planes

Large custom doors for smooth aircraft entry and exit

Weather-tight roof and walls for year-round protection

Ventilation to control moisture and protect sensitive equipment

Materials that don’t rot, warp, or attract pests

Hangars That Make Airport Work Easier

Airports can’t afford delays. That’s why our steel hangars go up quickly, require very little upkeep, and last for decades. Whether you need space for storage, maintenance, or full aircraft housing, we design the layout around your airport’s operations.

These hangars are built to stay strong through extreme weather, so you spend less time worrying about damage and more time keeping your airport running smoothly.

How Titan Steel Buildings Support Airports

  • Fire-resistant steel for added safety at busy airports
  • Custom sizes for everything from small aircraft to large fleets
  • Clear-span interiors give wide-open working space
  • Fast construction keeps projects on schedule
  • Low maintenance reduces long-term costs
  • Meets aviation safety codes and airport standards

What a Steel Aircraft Hangar Costs

There is no single price for an aircraft hangar. Cost is driven by the clear span, the size and type of door opening, the eave height, the snow and wind loads at your site, insulation, and finishes such as office or FBO space. Request a quote for pricing on your exact hangar size, door system, and options.

How Titan Builds Your Aircraft Hangar

  1. Design to your aircraft and site — we confirm wingspan, tail height, door opening, and eave height.
  2. Engineer stamped drawings — snow, wind, and seismic loads set to the National Building Code of Canada and your provincial code, with P.Eng-stamped drawings.
  3. Fabricate the clear-span frame — manufactured in a CSA A660 compliant, CWB / CSA W47.1 certified facility.
  4. Deliver and support erection — your hangar kit ships complete, with erection support.

Related Steel Buildings

Aircraft hangars are one of our large clear-span building types. Explore our commercial steel buildings, industrial steel buildings, steel warehouse buildings, and custom steel buildings, or request a free quote for your hangar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a steel aircraft hangar?
A steel aircraft hangar is an engineered steel building that shelters and services aircraft, with a wide, column-free clear span and tall, wide door openings that let planes and helicopters move in and out freely. Steel spans far and builds fast for hangars of any size. Titan supplies aircraft hangars as 100% Canadian, P.Eng-stamped, code-compliant packages.
What are steel aircraft hangars used for?
Steel aircraft hangars are used for aircraft storage, maintenance and MRO, private and corporate aviation, flight schools, and helicopter and drone operations. Their large clear spans and wide doors accommodate wings, tails, and tall tails without interior columns. Titan engineers each hangar to the aircraft, door, and site requirements.
How much does a steel aircraft hangar cost in Canada?
A steel aircraft hangar is quoted individually, because cost depends on span, height, door system, insulation, and site work. The engineered steel package is usually priced per square foot, with the concrete foundation, door, and installation quoted separately. As a 100% Canadian supply partner, Titan matches each quote to your hangar’s requirements.
What clear span and door width does a hangar need?
A hangar needs a wide, column-free clear span and a door as wide as the aircraft’s wingspan plus clearance, with height for the tail. Spans commonly run from 40 ft for small aircraft to well over 100 ft for larger planes. Titan’s rigid-frame buildings deliver clear spans up to about 45 m (150 ft), engineered to your aircraft and door.
How big can an aircraft hangar be?
A steel aircraft hangar can range from a small single-plane hangar to a large maintenance or corporate hangar hundreds of feet wide, with wide, column-free clear spans up to about 45 m (150 ft) and tall eave heights for tails and equipment. Titan specializes in large clear-span buildings and engineers each to your fleet.
What door systems work for aircraft hangars?
Aircraft hangars use bifold, hydraulic one-piece, sliding, or vertical-lift doors sized to the aircraft’s wingspan and tail height, chosen for the clearance and clear opening you need. The steel frame is engineered to carry the door loads. Titan integrates the hangar door system into the engineered drawings so the opening and structure match your aircraft.
Do aircraft hangars need a permit?
Yes — a permanent aircraft hangar in Canada needs a building permit and code review, and airport-sited hangars may involve additional aviation and airfield approvals. The reviewing authority checks your engineered, stamped drawings against the applicable code. Titan supplies the P.Eng-stamped drawings and load reactions your permit application requires.
What foundation does an aircraft hangar need?
An aircraft hangar needs an engineered concrete foundation with a slab rated for aircraft and equipment loads, reinforced footings with cast-in anchor bolts below the local frost line, and detailing for the door system. Titan’s sealed drawings give the exact column reactions and anchor-bolt layout your foundation contractor pours to.
Can aircraft hangars be insulated and heated?
Yes — steel aircraft hangars are routinely insulated and heated for maintenance work and cold-weather aircraft protection, using insulated metal panels, spray foam, or blanket insulation with a vapour barrier to control condensation. Titan specifies the envelope to match how you heat and use the hangar year-round.
How long do steel aircraft hangars last?
A well-engineered steel aircraft hangar typically lasts 40 years or more, and often far longer with basic upkeep. Galvanized and coated steel resists corrosion, rot, fire, and pests, protecting valuable aircraft for decades. Titan’s packages use engineered, code-rated steel built for long service.
How are steel aircraft hangars delivered and erected?
Steel aircraft hangars ship as pre-engineered, bolt-together kits with sealed drawings, so an experienced crew can erect the large clear-span structure and door system efficiently. Every connection is detailed on the drawings. Titan delivers packages across Canada and coordinates the schedule with your foundation and door trades.
Is Titan an aircraft hangar manufacturer?
Titan is a 100% Canadian steel building supply and manufacturing partner rather than an in-house fabricator — we engineer your aircraft hangar and supply the CSA A660-compliant steel package produced in a CWB / CSA W47.1-certified facility. That means P.Eng-stamped drawings, code-compliant steel, and end-to-end project support.