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	= Hangars of notable size =		= Hangars of notable size =

−	# The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The company went ~~bust~~ and the ship never built~~, the~~ 259,537 m2 space has been an indoor swimming leisure park called Tropical Islands for the last 15 years.	+	# The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both the production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The company went bankrupt and the ship was never built. The 259,537 m2 space has been an indoor swimming leisure park called Tropical Islands for the last 15 years.
−	# Hangar 375, known as Big Texas, seen as the largest free-standing and active aircraft hangar, 182,880 m2.	+	# Hangar 375, known as Big Texas, is seen as the largest free-standing and active aircraft hangar at 182,880 m2.
−	# Aircraft Hangar One in California, once housed the airship U.S.S. Macon. It opened in 1933 with a floor space of nearly 106,680 m2 ~~feet~~. In 2021 a restoration project started with a view to binging it back in use.	+	# Aircraft Hangar One in California, once housed the airship U.S.S. Macon. It opened in 1933 with a floor space of nearly 106,680 m2. In 2021 a restoration project started with a view to binging it back in use.
	# Hangar B at the Naval Air Station in Oregon, is notable as it is one of the largest clear-span wood structures at 96,621m2 and is currently used as part of the Tillamook Air Museum.		# Hangar B at the Naval Air Station in Oregon, is notable as it is one of the largest clear-span wood structures at 96,621m2 and is currently used as part of the Tillamook Air Museum.
−	# The Lockheed Air Terminal in California is 49,787 m2 and has been used since WWII~~, it~~ is part of Burbank Airport also known as Bob Hope Airport.	+	# The Lockheed Air Terminal in California is 49,787 m2 and has been used since WWII. It is part of Burbank Airport also known as Bob Hope Airport.
−	# The Spruce Goose Dome at Long Beach, California, is a 22,860m2 wooden construction. It was built for a ~~WWIIlarge~~ wing span plane that was never built, the H-4 Hercules. It is used as an event and function space for a local hotel.	+	# The Spruce Goose Dome at Long Beach, California, is a 22,860m2 wooden construction. It was built for a WWII large wing span plane that was never built, the H-4 Hercules. It is used as an event and function space for a local hotel.
−	# Aircraft Hangar-7, built in Salzburg, Austria in the 1990s to house prized and rare planes, it is also home to a Michelin start restaurant and is 21,894 m2 in size.	+	# Aircraft Hangar-7 was built in Salzburg, Austria in the 1990s to house prized and rare planes. it is also home to a Michelin start restaurant and is 21,894 m2 in size.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Aerium Hangar		* Aerium Hangar
−	* Arches.
−	* Barrel vault.
−	* Braced frame.
	* CargoLifter AG hangar.		* CargoLifter AG hangar.
−	* Conoid shell.
−	* Concrete-steel composite structures.
−	* Cool roofs.
−	* Domestic roofs.
−	* Dormer window.
−	* Failure of cast iron beams.
−	* Flat roof.
−	* Flat roof defects.
	* Geodesic dome.		* Geodesic dome.
−	* Green roofs.
−	* Guidance for construction quality management professionals: Structural Steelwork.
−	* Hammerbeam roof.
−	* Hyperbolic paraboloid.
	* Long span roof		* Long span roof
−	* Major cast metal components.
	* Megastructure.		* Megastructure.
−	* Metal roofing.
−	* Pitched roof.
	* Portal frame.		* Portal frame.
−	* Prestressed concrete.
−	* Shell roof.
−	* Structural steelwork.
−	* Rafter.
−	* Roofing defects.
	* Tensile structures.		* Tensile structures.
−	* Tension cable and rod connectors.
	* The development of structural membranes.		* The development of structural membranes.
	* The history of fabric structures.		* The history of fabric structures.

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−	= ~~Term~~ =	+	= Introduction =

−	A ~~Hangar~~ is ~~normally used to describe~~ a large building ~~designed to create~~ a free open floor area, high ceiling and large volumetric space, ~~typically~~ used for the storage, maintenance and construction of aircraft, from small aeroplanes to larger airships, aircraft and spaceships. The word relates to French and German terms that describe an enclosure around a house or home; hanghart, haim-gardor for hamlet-yard.	+	A hangar is typically a large building that provides a free, open floor area, high ceiling and large volumetric space, that can be used for the storage, maintenance and construction of aircraft, from small aeroplanes to larger airships, aircraft and spaceships. The word relates to French and German terms that describe an enclosure around a house or home; hanghart, haim-gardor for hamlet-yard.

−	= Brief ~~History~~ =	+	= Brief history =

−	In recent years hangars ~~are~~ mostly associated with structures housing aeroplanes, however many airship hangars were constructed across Western Europe and the USA during the 1900's to house various light aircraft, including the huge zeppelin airships or blimps. Although investment in the airship industry massively ~~reduce~~ after the Hindenberg disaster of May 1937, airship hangars continued to be built, with the most recent and largest, the Aerium Hangar (or CargoLifter AG) ~~being built~~ in the 1990's.	+	In recent years hangars have mostly been associated with structures housing aeroplanes, however many airship hangars were constructed across Western Europe and the USA during the 1900's to house various light aircraft, including the huge zeppelin airships or blimps. Although investment in the airship industry massively reduced after the Hindenberg disaster of May 1937, airship hangars continued to be built, with one of the most recent and largest, the Aerium Hangar (or CargoLifter AG) in the 1990's.

−	Many of the early buildings were demolished after the disaster, some preserved and used for other craft and some repurposed, such as the early 1920's hangars located in Riga which now house the central market or the reuse of the Aerium hangar as Tropical Islands a swimming a leisure centre in Berlin Brandenburg. More recently with the ongoing pressures related to air travel and carbon emissions, there has been a renewed interest in airship travel, with the Goodyear Airdock in Akron being reactivated rather than ~~repurpose~~, to produce new and modern variations on the airship.	+	Many of the early buildings were demolished after the Hindenberg disaster, but some were preserved and used for other craft and some were repurposed, such as the early 1920's hangars located in Riga which now house the central market, or the reuse of the Aerium hangar as Tropical Islands, a swimming and leisure centre in Berlin Brandenburg. More recently with the ongoing pressures related to air travel and carbon emissions, there has been a renewed interest in airship travel, with the Goodyear Airdock in Akron being reactivated rather than repurposed, to produce new and modern variations on the airship.

	= Structures =		= Structures =

−	Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the ~~early~~ pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed of timber ~~in the early 1900’s~~. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase ~~timber~~ spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this type, unfortunately also the location of the Hindenburg disaster ~~In May of 1937~~.	+	Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed from timber. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this type, unfortunately also the location of the Hindenburg disaster.

−	The increase in innovation through design ~~from~~ trusses, space frames and gridshells meant wider spans could be achieved with less materials and in many cases easily mountable and demountable. From as early as the 30's transportable hangars were developed that could be erected and dismantled in short periods, increasing in sophistication over time.	+	The increase in innovation through the design of trusses, space frames and gridshells meant wider spans could be achieved with less materials and in many cases easily mountable and demountable. From as early as the 1930's transportable hangars were developed that could be erected and dismantled in short periods, increasing in sophistication over time.

−	~~Much later in~~ the late 1900's fabric covered or tensile clad hangars were also built or which the Aerium hangar (CargoLifter AG) in Berlin is probably the best example, with a central section covered in translucent cushions. It is also currently the largest hangar in existence being 360 metres long, 215 metres wide and 106 m high, that is large enough to fit the entire Eiffel tower within the structure, lying on its side.	+	In the late 1900's fabric covered or tensile clad hangars were also built, of which the Aerium hangar (CargoLifter AG) in Berlin is probably the best example, with a central section covered in translucent cushions. It is also currently the largest hangar in existence being 360 metres long, 215 metres wide and 106 m high, that is large enough to fit the entire Eiffel tower within the structure, lying on its side.

	= Hangars of notable size =		= Hangars of notable size =

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		+	* Aerium Hangar
	* Arches.		* Arches.
	* Barrel vault.		* Barrel vault.

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	* Barrel vault.		* Barrel vault.
	* Braced frame.		* Braced frame.
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	* Conoid shell.		* Conoid shell.
	* Concrete-steel composite structures.		* Concrete-steel composite structures.
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	* The development of structural membranes.		* The development of structural membranes.
	* The history of fabric structures.		* The history of fabric structures.
		+	* Tropical islands.
	* Truss.		* Truss.
	* Types of frame.		* Types of frame.

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	# Hangar B at the Naval Air Station in Oregon, is notable as it is one of the largest clear-span wood structures at 96,621m2 and is currently used as part of the Tillamook Air Museum.		# Hangar B at the Naval Air Station in Oregon, is notable as it is one of the largest clear-span wood structures at 96,621m2 and is currently used as part of the Tillamook Air Museum.
	# The Lockheed Air Terminal in California is 49,787 m2 and has been used since WWII, it is part of Burbank Airport also known as Bob Hope Airport.		# The Lockheed Air Terminal in California is 49,787 m2 and has been used since WWII, it is part of Burbank Airport also known as Bob Hope Airport.
−	# The Spruce Goose Dome at Long Beach, California, is a 22,860m2 wooden construction. It was built for a ~~WWII large~~ wing span plane that was never built, the H-4 Hercules. It is used as an event and function space for a local hotel.	+	# The Spruce Goose Dome at Long Beach, California, is a 22,860m2 wooden construction. It was built for a WWIIlarge wing span plane that was never built, the H-4 Hercules. It is used as an event and function space for a local hotel.
	# Aircraft Hangar-7, built in Salzburg, Austria in the 1990s to house prized and rare planes, it is also home to a Michelin start restaurant and is 21,894 m2 in size.		# Aircraft Hangar-7, built in Salzburg, Austria in the 1990s to house prized and rare planes, it is also home to a Michelin start restaurant and is 21,894 m2 in size.

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	Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the early pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed of timber in the early 1900’s. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase timber spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this type, unfortunately also the location of the Hindenburg disaster In May of 1937.		Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the early pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed of timber in the early 1900’s. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase timber spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this type, unfortunately also the location of the Hindenburg disaster In May of 1937.

−	The increase in ~~innovative~~ design ~~with gridsells and~~ space frames meant wider spans could be achieved with less materials and in many cases easily mountable and demountable. From as early as the 30's transportable hangars were developed that could be erected and dismantled in short periods, increasing in sophistication over time.	+	The increase in innovation through design from trusses, space frames and gridshells meant wider spans could be achieved with less materials and in many cases easily mountable and demountable. From as early as the 30's transportable hangars were developed that could be erected and dismantled in short periods, increasing in sophistication over time.

	Much later in the late 1900's fabric covered or tensile clad hangars were also built or which the Aerium hangar (CargoLifter AG) in Berlin is probably the best example, with a central section covered in translucent cushions. It is also currently the largest hangar in existence being 360 metres long, 215 metres wide and 106 m high, that is large enough to fit the entire Eiffel tower within the structure, lying on its side.		Much later in the late 1900's fabric covered or tensile clad hangars were also built or which the Aerium hangar (CargoLifter AG) in Berlin is probably the best example, with a central section covered in translucent cushions. It is also currently the largest hangar in existence being 360 metres long, 215 metres wide and 106 m high, that is large enough to fit the entire Eiffel tower within the structure, lying on its side.

−	= ~~Hangers~~ of notable size =	+	= Hangars of notable size =

	# The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The company went bust and the ship never built, the 259,537 m2 space has been an indoor swimming leisure park called Tropical Islands for the last 15 years.		# The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The company went bust and the ship never built, the 259,537 m2 space has been an indoor swimming leisure park called Tropical Islands for the last 15 years.
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	* Types of roof.		* Types of roof.
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	= Brief History =		= Brief History =

−	In recent years hangars are mostly associated with structures housing aeroplanes, however many airship hangars were constructed across Western Europe and the USA during the 1900's to house various light aircraft, including the huge zeppelin airships or blimps. Although investment in the airship industry massively reduce after the Hindenberg disaster of May 1937, airship hangars continued to be built, with the most recent and largest, the ~~aerium~~ Hangar (or CargoLifter AG) being built in the 1990's. Many of the early buildings were demolished after the disaster, some preserved and used for other craft and some repurposed, such as the early 1920's hangars located in Riga which now house the central market or the reuse of the ~~aerium~~ hangar as Tropical Islands a swimming a leisure centre in Berlin Brandenburg. More recently with the ongoing pressures related to air travel and carbon emissions, there has been a renewed interest in airship travel, with the Goodyear Airdock in Akron being ~~re activated~~ rather than ~~restarted~~ to produce new and modern variations on the airship.	+	In recent years hangars are mostly associated with structures housing aeroplanes, however many airship hangars were constructed across Western Europe and the USA during the 1900's to house various light aircraft, including the huge zeppelin airships or blimps. Although investment in the airship industry massively reduce after the Hindenberg disaster of May 1937, airship hangars continued to be built, with the most recent and largest, the Aerium Hangar (or CargoLifter AG) being built in the 1990's.
		+
		+	Many of the early buildings were demolished after the disaster, some preserved and used for other craft and some repurposed, such as the early 1920's hangars located in Riga which now house the central market or the reuse of the Aerium hangar as Tropical Islands a swimming a leisure centre in Berlin Brandenburg. More recently with the ongoing pressures related to air travel and carbon emissions, there has been a renewed interest in airship travel, with the Goodyear Airdock in Akron being reactivated rather than repurpose, to produce new and modern variations on the airship.

	= Structures =		= Structures =

−	Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the early pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed of timber in the early 1900’s. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase timber spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this type, unfortunately also the location of the Hindenburg disaster In May of 1937. The increase in innovative design with gridsells and space frames meant wider spand could be achieved with less materials and in many cases easily mountable and demountable. From as early as the 30's transportable hangars were developed that could be erected and dismantled in short periods, increasing in sophistication over time. Much later in the late 1900's fabric covered or tensile clad hangars were also built or which the aerium hangar (CargoLifter AG) in Berlin is probably the best example, with a central section covered in translucent cushions. It is also currently the largest hangar in existence being 360 metres long, 215 metres wide and 106 m high, that is large enough to fit the entire eiffel tower within the structure, lying on its side.	+	Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the early pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed of timber in the early 1900’s. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase timber spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this type, unfortunately also the location of the Hindenburg disaster In May of 1937.
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−	~~Hangers of notable size~~	+
−		+
−	1) The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The company went bust and the ship never built, the 259,537 m2 space has been an indoor swimming leisure park called Tropical Island for the last 15 years.	+
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−	~~2) Hangar 375, known as Big Texas, seen as the largest free-standing and active aircraft hangar, 182,880 m2.~~	+
−		+
−	3) Aircraft Hangar One in California, once housed the airship U.S.S. Macon. It opened in 1933 with a floor space of nearly 106,680 m2 feet. In 2021 a restoration project started with a view to binging it back in use.	+
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−	~~4) Hangar B atthe Naval Air Station in the Oregon, it is notable as it is one of the largest clear-spanwood structures at 96621m2 and is currently used as part of the Tillamook Air Museum.~~	+
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−	~~5) The Lockheed Air Terminal:~~	+
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−	This is located in the California city of Burbank. This 163,344 square-foot aircraft hangar has been used since the time of the WWII, when camouflage netting covered the whole airport. That was done so that it would look from the air like a rural landscape so that enemy planes wouldn’t realize the American military was manufacturing and storing their planes there. Formally, it’s a part of the larger Burbank Airport, although the complex is also known commonly as the Bob Hope Airport.	+

−	6) The ~~Spruce Goose Dome:~~	+	The increase in innovative design with gridsells and space frames meant wider spans could be achieved with less materials and in many cases easily mountable and demountable. From as early as the 30's transportable hangars were developed that could be erected and dismantled in short periods, increasing in sophistication over time.

−	~~If you’ve ever visited Long Beach~~ in ~~California, then you likely saw this iconic aircraft hangar. It was~~ the ~~home~~ the ~~H-4 Hercules of Hughes Aircraft. The wooden construction leads to~~ the ~~affectionate nickname~~. ~~The H-4 has~~ the ~~biggest wingspan of any plane ever constructed~~, and ~~yet it never actually saw deployment. The reason for~~ that is ~~because it was developed for WWII, which ended before~~ the ~~completion of~~ the ~~plane. This dome covers roughly 75,000 square feet, but is no longer in use for housing aircraft~~, ~~instead of serving as event space for functions of The Queen Mary Hotel~~.	+	Much later in the late 1900's fabric covered or tensile clad hangars were also built or which the Aerium hangar (CargoLifter AG) in Berlin is probably the best example, with a central section covered in translucent cushions. It is also currently the largest hangar in existence being 360 metres long, 215 metres wide and 106 m high, that is large enough to fit the entire Eiffel tower within the structure, lying on its side.

−	~~7) Aircraft Hangar-7:~~	+	= Hangers of notable size =

−	~~This Aircraft~~ Hangar-7 was built ~~in Salzburg~~, ~~Austria in~~ the ~~1990s before gaining fame throughout~~ the ~~European continent~~. ~~Constructed by Dietrich Mateschitz~~, the ~~founder of Red Bull~~. ~~This structure alone encompasses 71~~,~~832 square feet~~. It ~~is home to prized and rare planes that are owned by~~ a ~~group~~ of ~~enthusiasts known~~ as the ~~Flying Bulls~~. ~~It’s~~ also ~~the home to the Restaurant Ikarus~~, ~~which~~ is a ~~high~~-~~class restaurant featuring~~ a ~~rotation of guest chefs~~ and a Michelin ~~rating~~.	+	# The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The company went bust and the ship never built, the 259,537 m2 space has been an indoor swimming leisure park called Tropical Islands for the last 15 years.
		+	# Hangar 375, known as Big Texas, seen as the largest free-standing and active aircraft hangar, 182,880 m2.
		+	# Aircraft Hangar One in California, once housed the airship U.S.S. Macon. It opened in 1933 with a floor space of nearly 106,680 m2 feet. In 2021 a restoration project started with a view to binging it back in use.
		+	# Hangar B at the Naval Air Station in Oregon, is notable as it is one of the largest clear-span wood structures at 96,621m2 and is currently used as part of the Tillamook Air Museum.
		+	# The Lockheed Air Terminal in California is 49,787 m2 and has been used since WWII, it is part of Burbank Airport also known as Bob Hope Airport.
		+	# The Spruce Goose Dome at Long Beach, California, is a 22,860m2 wooden construction. It was built for a WWII large wing span plane that was never built, the H-4 Hercules. It is used as an event and function space for a local hotel.
		+	# Aircraft Hangar-7, built in Salzburg, Austria in the 1990s to house prized and rare planes, it is also home to a Michelin start restaurant and is 21,894 m2 in size.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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−	1) The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The ~~CL 160 never got built~~ and the ~~site is now~~, the ~~851~~,~~500 square-feet of this modern~~	+	1) The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The company went bust and the ship never built, the 259,537 m2 space has been an indoor swimming leisure park called Tropical Island for the last 15 years.

−	2) Hangar 375, known as Big Texas, ~~this structure finally brings the list off the Pacific Coast to San Antonio. Sitting on Kelly Air Force Base, it’s routinely recognized~~ as the ~~planet’s biggest~~ free-standing active aircraft hangar, ~~in excess of 600~~,~~000 square feet. Given that it remains in active use on a United States military installation, the public generally knows little about it other than its huge size~~.	+	2) Hangar 375, known as Big Texas, seen as the largest free-standing and active aircraft hangar, 182,880 m2.

−	3) Aircraft Hangar One:	+	3) Aircraft Hangar One in California, once housed the airship U.S.S. Macon. It opened in 1933 with a floor space of nearly 106,680 m2 feet. In 2021 a restoration project started with a view to binging it back in use.

−	This aircraft hangar is located in the California community of Mountain View, adding yet another west coast location to the list. Mountain View is in the Bay Area of San Francisco. It once housed the airship U.S.S. Macon. Opening back in 1933 and covering almost 8 acres, it has floor space of nearly 350,000 square feet. Google leases it now, and it even enjoys its very own account on Twitter.	+	4) Hangar B atthe Naval Air Station in the Oregon, it is notable as it is one of the largest clear-spanwood structures at 96621m2 and is currently used as part of the Tillamook Air Museum.
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−	4) ~~HANGAR~~ B:	+
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−	~~This aircraft hangar is at a~~ Naval Air Station in the Oregon ~~city of Tillamook. Another west coast triumph~~, ~~this aircraft hangar saw construction by the American Navy during WWII. It was home to both blimps and airports. This 317,000 square-foot structure remains~~ one of the ~~planet’s biggest~~ clear-spanwood structures~~. Currently, it’s~~ part of the ~~larger~~ Tillamook Air Museum.	+

	5) The Lockheed Air Terminal:		5) The Lockheed Air Terminal:

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−	In recent years hangars are mostly associated with structures housing aeroplanes, however many airship hangars were constructed across Western Europe and the USA during the 1900's to house various light aircraft, including the huge zeppelin airships or blimps. Although investment in the airship industry massively reduce after the Hindenberg disaster of May 1937, airship hangars continued to be built, with the most recent and largest, the ~~Aerium~~ Hangar being built in the 1990's. Many of the early buildings were demolished after the disaster, some preserved and used for other craft and some repurposed, such as the early 1920's hangars located in Riga which now house the central market or the reuse of the ~~Aerium~~ hangar as Tropical Islands a swimming a leisure centre in Berlin Brandenburg. More recently with the ongoing pressures related to air travel and carbon emissions, there has been a renewed interest in airship travel, with the Goodyear Airdock in Akron being re activated rather than restarted to produce variations on the ~~airahip~~	+	In recent years hangars are mostly associated with structures housing aeroplanes, however many airship hangars were constructed across Western Europe and the USA during the 1900's to house various light aircraft, including the huge zeppelin airships or blimps. Although investment in the airship industry massively reduce after the Hindenberg disaster of May 1937, airship hangars continued to be built, with the most recent and largest, the aerium Hangar (or CargoLifter AG) being built in the 1990's. Many of the early buildings were demolished after the disaster, some preserved and used for other craft and some repurposed, such as the early 1920's hangars located in Riga which now house the central market or the reuse of the aerium hangar as Tropical Islands a swimming a leisure centre in Berlin Brandenburg. More recently with the ongoing pressures related to air travel and carbon emissions, there has been a renewed interest in airship travel, with the Goodyear Airdock in Akron being re activated rather than restarted to produce new and modern variations on the airship.

	= Structures =		= Structures =

−	Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the early pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed of timber in the early 1900’s. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase timber spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this ~~design solution creating a massive space.~~ In May of 1937, ~~however~~ the ~~German~~ airship the ~~Hindenburg crashed~~ and ~~burned while landing~~.	+	Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the early pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed of timber in the early 1900’s. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase timber spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this type, unfortunately also the location of the Hindenburg disaster In May of 1937. The increase in innovative design with gridsells and space frames meant wider spand could be achieved with less materials and in many cases easily mountable and demountable. From as early as the 30's transportable hangars were developed that could be erected and dismantled in short periods, increasing in sophistication over time. Much later in the late 1900's fabric covered or tensile clad hangars were also built or which the aerium hangar (CargoLifter AG) in Berlin is probably the best example, with a central section covered in translucent cushions. It is also currently the largest hangar in existence being 360 metres long, 215 metres wide and 106 m high, that is large enough to fit the entire eiffel tower within the structure, lying on its side.
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		+	Hangers of notable size
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		+	1) The Aerium Hangar in Brandenburg, Germany was built 1990s to house both production and storage of the CL 160, Cargolifter airship. The CL 160 never got built and the site is now, the 851,500 square-feet of this modern
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		+	2) Hangar 375, known as Big Texas, this structure finally brings the list off the Pacific Coast to San Antonio. Sitting on Kelly Air Force Base, it’s routinely recognized as the planet’s biggest free-standing active aircraft hangar, in excess of 600,000 square feet. Given that it remains in active use on a United States military installation, the public generally knows little about it other than its huge size.
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		+	3) Aircraft Hangar One:
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		+	This aircraft hangar is located in the California community of Mountain View, adding yet another west coast location to the list. Mountain View is in the Bay Area of San Francisco. It once housed the airship U.S.S. Macon. Opening back in 1933 and covering almost 8 acres, it has floor space of nearly 350,000 square feet. Google leases it now, and it even enjoys its very own account on Twitter.
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		+	4) HANGAR B:
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		+	This aircraft hangar is at a Naval Air Station in the Oregon city of Tillamook. Another west coast triumph, this aircraft hangar saw construction by the American Navy during WWII. It was home to both blimps and airports. This 317,000 square-foot structure remains one of the planet’s biggest clear-spanwood structures. Currently, it’s part of the larger Tillamook Air Museum.
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		+	5) The Lockheed Air Terminal:
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		+	This is located in the California city of Burbank. This 163,344 square-foot aircraft hangar has been used since the time of the WWII, when camouflage netting covered the whole airport. That was done so that it would look from the air like a rural landscape so that enemy planes wouldn’t realize the American military was manufacturing and storing their planes there. Formally, it’s a part of the larger Burbank Airport, although the complex is also known commonly as the Bob Hope Airport.
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		+	6) The Spruce Goose Dome:
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		+	If you’ve ever visited Long Beach in California, then you likely saw this iconic aircraft hangar. It was the home the H-4 Hercules of Hughes Aircraft. The wooden construction leads to the affectionate nickname. The H-4 has the biggest wingspan of any plane ever constructed, and yet it never actually saw deployment. The reason for that is because it was developed for WWII, which ended before the completion of the plane. This dome covers roughly 75,000 square feet, but is no longer in use for housing aircraft, instead of serving as event space for functions of The Queen Mary Hotel.
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		+	7) Aircraft Hangar-7:
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		+	This Aircraft Hangar-7 was built in Salzburg, Austria in the 1990s before gaining fame throughout the European continent. Constructed by Dietrich Mateschitz, the founder of Red Bull. This structure alone encompasses 71,832 square feet. It is home to prized and rare planes that are owned by a group of enthusiasts known as the Flying Bulls. It’s also the home to the Restaurant Ikarus, which is a high-class restaurant featuring a rotation of guest chefs and a Michelin rating.
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= Term =

A Hangar is normally used to describe a large building designed to create a free open floor area, high ceiling and large volumetric space, typically used for the storage, maintenance and construction of aircraft, from small aeroplanes to larger airships, aircraft and spaceships. The word relates to French and German terms that describe an enclosure around a house or home; hanghart, haim-gardor for hamlet-yard.

= Brief History =

In recent years hangars are mostly associated with structures housing aeroplanes, however many airship hangars were constructed across Western Europe and the USA during the 1900's to house various light aircraft, including the huge zeppelin airships or blimps. Although investment in the airship industry massively reduce after the Hindenberg disaster of May 1937, airship hangars continued to be built, with the most recent and largest, the Aerium Hangar being built in the 1990's. Many of the early buildings were demolished after the disaster, some preserved and used for other craft and some repurposed, such as the early 1920's hangars located in Riga which now house the central market or the reuse of the Aerium hangar as Tropical Islands a swimming a leisure centre in Berlin Brandenburg. More recently with the ongoing pressures related to air travel and carbon emissions, there has been a renewed interest in airship travel, with the Goodyear Airdock in Akron being re activated rather than restarted to produce variations on the airahip

= Structures =

Early hangars for smaller aircraft such as those used by the early pioneers of flight the Wright Brothers were mainly constructed of timber in the early 1900’s. However, by 1915 the use of trusses such as the Belfast Truss (a curved lattice girder truss) could increase timber spans to up to 30 metres. The introduction of steel in the 20’s and 30”s meant hangars could be built considerably larger, due to innovative lighter structures and wider spans. The most infamous of these rigid-type steel hangars was Hangar 1 at Lakehurst, in New Jersey typical for this design solution creating a massive space. In May of 1937, however the German airship the Hindenburg crashed and burned while landing.