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L.J. Aviation at KLBE opens new hangar

By General Aviation News Staff · January 19, 2016 ·

LATROBE, Pa. – L.J. Aviation recently completed construction on its new hangar, finishing a year of expansion at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE).

Photo to Accompany L.J. Aviation (KLBE) Opens New Hangar to Finish Year ...The 30,000-square-foot hangar, with 51-foot ceilings, can accommodate aircraft up to a Boeing Business Jet.

The hangar also features new LED lighting, Big Ass Fans, a fire suppression system, and a new 70,000-square-foot ramp.

In addition to the hangar, L.J. Aviation renovated its new maintenance facility on the field in 2015. At nearly 20,000 square feet, the FBO added 4,000 square feet of office space to house its maintenance, inspection and parts departments.

Photo of new hangar to Accompany L.J. Aviation (KLBE) Opens New Hangar to Finish Year of Expansion

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