50X60X18 Aircraft Hangar Kit – Clear-Span Metal Hangar

Product Overview

The 50×60×18 Aircraft Hangar Kit provides a compact clear-span enclosure intended for protected aircraft storage and associated equipment containment. This prefabricated steel building kit is supplied as physical components that assemble into an unobstructed interior space, allowing aircraft to be stored without interior columns or structural obstructions.

Best for: Owners requiring enclosed aircraft storage with sufficient vertical clearance while maintaining a controlled and space-efficient hangar footprint.

All items supplied are tangible components delivered as part of the steel building kit.

 

Quick Answers

• Product type: Physical prefabricated steel building kit
• Shipping method: Freight delivery
• Installation included: No
• Drawings included: Yes (printed documentation for permitting/reference)
• Best for: Compact clear-span aircraft storage enclosures

 

Structural Components & Materials

This kit includes a clear-span rigid steel I-beam framing system manufactured using CSA A660 certified structural steel components. Fabrication is completed under CWB certification to CSA W47.1. The enclosure system incorporates 26-gauge Canadian-made corrugated steel wall and roof panels, along with trim, fasteners, connection plates, clips, angles, bracing, downspouts, and elbows compatible with the framing system.

Printed structural and foundation drawings are included as part of the physical kit documentation for general permitting and reference purposes. These documents provide standard informational reference commonly associated with this product type.

 

Size-Specific Clearance Advantage

The 50-foot clear-span width provides unobstructed lateral space for aircraft positioning, while the 60-foot building depth accommodates nose-to-tail aircraft storage with surrounding clearance. The 18-foot wall height supports vertical clearance commonly required for light aircraft storage and related ground equipment.

Compared to smaller hangar formats, this configuration improves interior clearance without expanding into larger multi-aircraft footprints.

 

How This Hangar Size Fits Into a Complete Hangar Lineup

The 50×60 configuration represents an entry-level aircraft hangar size within a broader hangar lineup. It is commonly selected when individual aircraft storage is required without the scale or site demand of larger multi-aircraft hangars.

Compared to a 60×80 aircraft hangar, the 50×60 configuration prioritizes compact footprint efficiency over multi-aircraft storage capacity.

For projects requiring additional depth or multiple aircraft positioning, larger hangar configurations such as 60×80 or 80×100 may be more appropriate.

 

Why Choose 50×60 Over Other Hangar Sizes

• Clear-span interior for unobstructed aircraft placement
• Compact footprint with practical aircraft clearance
• Reduced enclosure volume compared to larger hangars
• Suitable for single-aircraft storage layouts

 

When Not to Choose This Size

This size may not be suitable where multiple aircraft storage, wide-span taxi-style layouts, or large support equipment clearance is required. Buyers planning multi-aircraft positioning may benefit from wider or longer hangar configurations.

 

Design Trade-Offs and Layout Priorities

This configuration prioritizes enclosure efficiency and aircraft protection over large-scale storage capacity. Layouts favor individual aircraft placement rather than shared or segmented storage zones.

 

Design Consideration Note

This size is commonly selected in projects where compact aircraft storage and controlled enclosure volume are prioritized over future expansion or multi-aircraft layouts.

 

Typical Storage Scenarios

• Single light aircraft enclosure
• Aircraft and ground equipment storage
• Seasonal aircraft protection
• Private or controlled-access hangar storage
• Aviation asset containment

 

Key Features

• Clear-span rigid steel I-beam framing system
• CSA A660 certified structural steel components
• Fabrication under CWB certification to CSA W47.1
• 26-gauge Canadian-made steel wall and roof panels
• Structural connection plates, clips, angles, and bracing
• Weather-sealed fasteners, trim, downspouts, and elbows
• Compatibility with common reinforced concrete slab foundations prepared by others

 

Technical Specifications

Width: 50 ft
Length: 60 ft
Height: 18 ft
Frame Type: Clear-span rigid steel I-beam framing
Roof Style: Gable steel roof system
Panel Thickness: 26-gauge steel
Certifications: CSA A660; CWB CSA W47.1

 

What’s Included

• Primary rigid steel frames
• Secondary framing including purlins, girts, angles, and bracing
• Steel wall panels
• Steel roof panels
• Trim components, fasteners, downspouts, and elbows
• Printed structural and foundation drawings for permitting/reference

 

Product Scope Notice

This product is a physical prefabricated steel building kit shipped by freight.
No installation, construction, consulting, or labor services are sold or provided.
Ownership of all physical components transfers to the buyer upon shipment.

Aircraft compatibility, door systems, and clearance suitability must be verified by the buyer based on the intended aircraft type.

 

Canadian Performance Summary

This hangar configuration provides a clear-span enclosed footprint suitable for Canadian climate conditions while supporting protected aircraft storage. The compact format balances clearance needs with enclosure efficiency for owners seeking reliable aircraft containment without large-scale hangar expansion.
This size is frequently selected where single-aircraft storage and space efficiency are prioritized over multi-aircraft capacity.