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]

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A powerful windstorm in December severely damaged the roof of Hangar B at the Tillamook Air Museum, creating a 200-foot-by-30-foot hole and leaving unstable debris.
The museum is currently closed to the public due to safety concerns and the ongoing threat of further damage from weather to the historic 1940s-era wooden structure.
Repair efforts face significant logistical challenges and high costs, with initial protection and assessment estimated at $2.5-$5 million, and permanent reroofing projected to cost $30-$50 million.
Officials are actively seeking emergency grants and launching a "Save Hangar B" campaign to fund the extensive and historically sensitive restoration required.

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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.