Port of Tillamook Bay Board of Commissioners in Oregon has voted against repairing historic Hangar B, citing financial challenges. [Credit: Visit Tillamook Coast Facebook]
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The Port of Tillamook Bay Board has voted not to repair the storm-damaged roof of historic Hangar B, home to the Tillamook Air Museum.
This decision was driven by significant financial challenges and concerns about the long-term sustainability of the structure, with annual maintenance costs three times greater than its revenue.
Even with potential federal assistance, the Port faced a required local match of at least $1.3 million for roof repairs, which would still not cover the entire building and would incur further debt.
As a result, the Tillamook Air Museum remains closed indefinitely, with exhibits removed, though immediate safety concerns related to the damaged roof portion are being addressed.
Citing financial challenges, the Port of Tillamook Bay Board of Commissioners has voted not to proceed with repairs to the storm-damaged roof of historic Hangar B, home of the Tillamook Air Museum in Oregon.
On December 16, a powerful windstorm tore back a section of Hangar B’s roof at the crown.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
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