Carthage, N.C. — Moore County Airport (KSOP) has broken ground on two new corporate hangars, with airport officials hoping the new development will strengthen the airport’s role as a regional business aviation hub and support economic investment throughout the county.
Upon completion, the hangars will be occupied by defense contractors Titan Echelon and AVA Technologies, two firms whose work supports national security, aerospace, technology development, and specialized government operations.
The project represents another milestone in the airport’s ongoing expansion efforts, which include additional hangar development, construction of a new FBO terminal building, and more, according to airport officials.
“Today’s groundbreaking represents another important step in the continued evolution of Moore County Airport as a critical transportation and economic asset for our region,” said Adam Kiker, Chairman of the Moore County Airport Authority. “The demand for aviation facilities continues to be strong, and these new corporate hangars will allow us to better serve the business community while creating additional opportunities for investment and economic activity.”
Natalie Hawkins, President of the Moore County Economic Development Partnership, emphasized the broader economic impact of the project.
“These new hangars represent much more than new buildings. They represent new opportunities for Moore County,” Hawkins said. “The investment being made by these companies will generate economic activity, create high-quality jobs, and contribute to our local tax base for years to come. Projects like this reinforce Moore County’s reputation as a premier destination for business investment and demonstrate the important role our airport plays in supporting economic development.”
Established in 1929 by the Tufts family, founders of the Pinehurst Resort, the Moore County Airport began as a single dirt runway known as Knollwood Airport. Acquired by Moore County in 1935, the airport served as a U.S. Army Air Corps training facility during World War II before transitioning to civilian aviation operations in 1945. The airport later supported commercial airline service through Piedmont Airlines (later USAir) until that service was discontinued following the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
As one of North Carolina’s leading general aviation airports, Moore County Airport generates more than $135 million in annual economic output.
For more information: MooreCountyAirport.com
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