(SALT LAKE CITY, UT) Altaport, a global leader in transient operations management solutions for airports, today unveiled a groundbreaking new addition to its transient management platform that enables airports to monetize temporarily vacant hangar space through short-term, on-demand rentals. This innovative hangar rental program allows airports and their tenants to list vacant hangars for use by transient aircraft operators, providing real-time booking options for nightly stays.
Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK), recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, continues to lead the way as Altaport’s launch partner and first airport customer for this groundbreaking feature. By adopting this new hangar rental technology, Truckee Tahoe continues to set the standard for modern airport operations, and Altaport is excited to make this capability available to airports everywhere as part of its transient operations management platform.
Addressing a Nationwide Hangar Shortage
Across the country, airports grapple with a significant mismatch between available hangar capacity and growing aviation demand. Waitlists for long-term hangar leases can stretch for years—sometimes well beyond a decade. This shortage poses operational and financial challenges for general aviation, especially in regions with extreme weather where hangar storage is critical for aircraft maintenance and protection.
Truckee Tahoe Airport is one of the many airports navigating this inefficient process, with prospective tenants facing a three to eight-year waitlist for permanent hangar space based on aircraft size. Demand for hangar space is extremely high, yet on average, 30% of TRK’s hangars are vacant on any given night.
By leveraging Altaport’s real-time booking platform, Truckee is transforming how it manages its resources, effectively matching vacant hangars with transient aircraft. This initiative not only optimizes Truckee’s hangar capacity and winter operations capabilities, but also provides the airport with a valuable opportunity to generate additional revenue by monetizing empty hangar space.
Additionally, existing tenants at the airport can benefit by renting out their leased hangar space to transient operators, creating a new revenue stream for tenants. Through Altaport’s automated platform, the airport and tenants participate in a seamless revenue-sharing model, making the process efficient and mutually beneficial.
“Truckee Tahoe Airport is excited to partner with Altaport to expand our Overnight Hangar Rental program. By leveraging Altaport’s technology, we match tenants’ vacant hangar times with short-term rental needs through a seamless revenue-sharing model, ” says Jeff Manasco, Director of Aviation at Truckee Tahoe Airport. “Tenants love the opportunity to support the GA community while reducing their rent. As pioneers in General Aviation, this is another step in our commitment to sustainable aviation. Who says airports can’t share and play nice?”
Altaport is Changing the Way Airports Manage Transient Operations
The new short-term hangar rental offering builds upon Altaport’s robust suite of transient management services already deployed at aerodromes around the world—ranging from automated landing and ramp fee collections to operations tracking and reporting. This holistic approach ensures that airports like Truckee Tahoe and their customers benefit from proven, scalable technology solutions that strengthen operational efficiency and bolster pilot satisfaction.
“Altaport exists to help innovative airports like Truckee optimize their relationships with transient operators. This new solution is a testament to how technology can strengthen airport-transient connections—improving the operator experience, reducing administrative overhead, and unlocking valuable revenue opportunities for the airport,” explains Cory Cozzens, CEO at Altaport.
Altaport’s groundbreaking hangar rental solution is now available for airports nationwide, marking a pivotal moment in the aviation industry. With this launch, along with Altaport’s full suite of cutting-edge transient management solutions, the industry is ushering in a new era of modernization that not only prioritizes sustainability and efficiency but also revolutionizes how airports operate.
About Altaport
Altaport is a global leader in transient management solutions for today’s GA airports and heliports and tomorrow’s vertiports. From operations tracking to resource management and automated fee collections, Altaport’s platform empowers airport managers to optimize resources, enhance the pilot experience, and capture new revenue streams. By integrating advanced technology with a customer-centric approach, Altaport drives innovation across the industry. Learn more at altaport.com or reserve a KTRK hangar at https://altaport.info/airports/ktrk/reserve.
About Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK)
Located in the Sierra Nevada region of California, Truckee Tahoe Airport is recognized for pioneering sustainable, leading-edge airport operations. As the first airport worldwide to go 100% on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), TRK continues to enhance the pilot experience byaddressing capacity constraints and investing in transformative aviation technologies. Learn more at https://truckeetahoeairport.com.
