Gulfport Army Air Field Hangar

Gulfport Army Air Field Hangar is a military aircraft shelter at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport built with concrete and steel framing. The building has a vaulted roof with lean-to additions on both sides, creating ample workshop space for aircraft.

The hangar was built in 1944 and served as a training facility for B-29 Superfortress bomber crews during World War II. After the war, it was incorporated into civilian aviation and remains part of airport operations today.

The structure shows how military aviation facilities were designed and built during the Second World War in Mississippi. Visitors can see the materials and construction methods that were used for such buildings at that time.

The building sits on active airport grounds and is managed by the Mississippi National Guard through an official lease. Visitors should check accessibility in advance since it remains an active military facility.

The roof is covered with two-inch thick gypsum planks sealed with bitumen, an unusual choice for hangar construction. The large sliding doors are clad in wood and covered with sheet metal, allowing easy aircraft movement.

Location: Gulfport

Inception: 1944

GPS coordinates: 30.40500,-89.06306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41