Plans Discussed for Repair of Tillamook Hangar B

Restoration of the massive, World War II-era wooden structure in Oregon is projected to cost up to $50M.

Meg Godlewski

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Tillamook Air Museum [Credit: Tedder/Wikimedia Commons]

Key Takeaways:

A powerful windstorm in December severely damaged the roof of Hangar B at the Tillamook Air Museum, forcing its closure.
Museum and port officials are addressing immediate safety concerns, including a hazardous hanging roof section, and are working to protect interior exhibits.
Repairing the historically significant 1940s-era wooden structure is projected to cost between $2.5 million and $5 million for immediate needs and $30 million to $50 million for permanent reroofing.
The repair process will be complex, lengthy, and expensive, requiring coordination with historical preservation standards and a significant fundraising campaign for state and federal grants.

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In December a powerful windstorm struck the Oregon coast, tearing open the roof of Hangar B at the Tillamook Air Museum. According to museum director Rita Welch, officials and the Port of Tillamook Bay, the owners of the hangar, have spent the last month taking steps to protect the property stored inside and assessing the damage and repair strategies.

The estimated total repair costs are projected to be between $2.5 million and $5 million.