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 decided not to proceed with repairs to the storm-damaged roof of historic Hangar B, home of the Tillamook Air Museum, due to significant financial challenges and concerns about the structure's long-term sustainability.
The decision comes after a December windstorm caused a 200-by-30-foot hole in the roof, leading to the indefinite closure of the Tillamook Air Museum and the removal of its exhibits and artifacts.
Despite the hangar's historical significance, the board determined that even with potential FEMA assistance, the required local match (estimated at $1.3 million) and ongoing maintenance costs would render it financially unviable.
Immediate safety concerns regarding the hanging portion of the damaged roof will be addressed, and the port will continue to explore opportunities for asbestos abatement and future site stabilization.
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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