Melbourne Orlando International Airport Begins Demolition of Southside T-Hangars to Make Way for Future Aviation Growth
By Space Coast Daily // January 8, 2026
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Melbourne Orlando International Airport has begun demolishing its Southside T-hangars, marking a significant step toward future aviation development and continued growth on the airfield.
The hangars, which have been in service since the 1960s, are being removed to make way for new aviation infrastructure. Airport officials say the project will support long-term improvements, including plans for a satellite fixed base operator that will serve aircraft operating at the Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport hotel, which is located on airport property.
Fly-in hotels are rare across the country and especially uncommon at commercial service airports, making the Hyatt Place and the planned satellite FBO a distinctive asset for both general aviation and the Space Coast.
“This project represents the next step in modernizing our airport while honoring its history,” said Greg Donovan, A.A.E., executive director of Melbourne Orlando International Airport. “These hangars served generations of pilots for more than six decades. Their removal allows us to create new infrastructure that supports growth, enhances service offerings, and strengthens MLB’s position as a unique aviation destination.”
Donovan officially kicked off the demolition by operating an excavator to begin the removal of the T-hangars.
The demolition is being handled by Advanced Demolition, LLC of Casselberry and includes the removal of six aging T-hangar buildings along with their associated foundations.
The work is expected to take approximately one month to complete. Following demolition, the airport plans to move forward with bidding for a newly designed apron area that will support the future satellite FBO and related aviation operations serving the Hyatt Place.
The Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport has become a unique feature of the airport campus, offering direct airfield access, convenient proximity to the terminal, and the Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill, which provides close-up views of aircraft operations.
Airport officials say the addition of a satellite FBO will further enhance the experience for general aviation pilots and passengers while supporting ongoing aviation activity at Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
