Hangar for Sale Chandler Airport: Rare 60x50 Leasehold with Light Jet Capacity and Commercial Aviation Rights at CHD
- Aviation Real Estate Magazine
- 7 hours ago
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Serious hangar space at one of Arizona's busiest and most sought-after general aviation airports does not come available often. A 60' wide by 50' deep hangar at Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) in Chandler, Arizona is now on the market, offering a fully equipped, move-in-ready facility with light jet and helicopter capacity, commercial aviation use rights, a leasehold term running through 2043, and a 20-year extension option. For pilots and aircraft owners who have been searching for a turnkey hangar at CHD, this is the opportunity that rarely surfaces.
Built for Real Capability
The 60' x 50' structure is sized for the kind of mixed-fleet operations that most hangar spaces simply cannot accommodate. The 59-foot wide door opening provides generous clearance for a wide range of aircraft, and the hangar has already demonstrated its ability to comfortably house a light jet, a helicopter, and additional aircraft or recreational equipment simultaneously, with space remaining. This is not a hangar for one small airplane. It is a facility built for serious, high-value aviation use.
Inside, the attention to quality and function is immediately evident. Sealed concrete floors keep the space clean, professional, and easy to maintain. Full spray foam insulation covers the structure throughout, dramatically reducing heat transfer during Arizona's intense summer months. Two high-volume Big Ass Fans circulate air throughout the space, and a dedicated exhaust fan automatically vents accumulated heat during the early morning hours, so the hangar environment stays manageable even on the hottest Valley days. A full LED lighting package brightens the entire interior, and an integrated Sonos stereo system adds a premium touch that reflects the overall build quality. A fire suppression system provides safety infrastructure appropriate for a high-value aircraft environment, and 220-amp service with 110/240V power delivers the electrical capacity needed for aircraft maintenance, tooling, and equipment charging without compromise.
The interior has been recently painted, giving the space a clean, bright, and professional appearance that is immediately ready to serve as a personal hangar, a business aviation base, or a commercial operation.
Hangar for Sale Chandler Airport: Commercial Operations Permitted
One of the most significant and rare features of this hangar for sale at Chandler Airport is the explicit permission for commercial aviation operations within the space. The commercial use authorization here opens the door for charter operations, aircraft management, maintenance businesses, flight instruction, and other commercial aviation activities, dramatically expanding the value proposition for the right buyer. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available on the field, supporting any operational profile from basic piston flying to turbine business aircraft. All facts and figures should be independently verified by the buyer.
Chandler Municipal Airport: One of America's Busiest General Aviation Fields
Chandler Municipal Airport has been in continuous operation since 1948 and is today one of the most active general aviation airports in the United States, recording more than 200,000 aircraft operations annually. Owned and operated by the City of Chandler and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, CHD spans 550 acres at 1,243 feet MSL in the southeast valley. Two parallel asphalt runways serve the field, ranging in length from approximately 4,400 to 4,900 feet, both equipped with PAPI systems and medium-intensity runway lighting. An air traffic control tower operates daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the field operates within its own Class Delta airspace immediately adjacent to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to the east and below the Phoenix Sky Harbor Class Bravo airspace.
The airport hosts more than 330 based aircraft and a diverse community of aviation businesses including multiple FBOs, flight schools, aircraft maintenance facilities, avionics shops, charter operators, and aviation insurance providers, making CHD one of the most self-contained and service-rich general aviation airports in the Southwest. Chandler Air Service operates the primary FBO with competitive pricing on both Jet A and 100LL fuel, a pilot lounge, free Wi-Fi, and flight planning facilities. The city has invested over $8 million in airport improvements in recent years, reflecting a long-term commitment to maintaining CHD as a premier general aviation facility in the Phoenix metro.
Disclaimer: Runway lengths, aviation details, and airstrip information are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified with the FAA.
The East Valley: Arizona's Innovation Corridor
The location at Chandler Municipal Airport places this hangar at the heart of one of the fastest-growing and most economically dynamic communities in the American Southwest. Chandler is widely known as Arizona's Community of Innovation, home to a technology and semiconductor manufacturing corridor that houses major facilities for Intel, TSMC, NXP Semiconductors, Microchip Technology, and dozens of aerospace and defense technology companies, many of which maintain or rely on general aviation aircraft for business travel.
The intersection of serious corporate aviation demand and a premier general aviation airport makes CHD one of the most strategically valuable hangar addresses in the Valley.
Sky Harbor International Airport sits 18 miles to the northwest, providing commercial air connections worldwide for residents and business associates. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 8 miles to the east, offering additional commercial and cargo service options. Scottsdale Airport to the north serves the high-end corporate aviation market, and the entire Phoenix metro airspace delivers outstanding year-round VFR flying conditions, with an average of 330 days of sunshine annually.
Beyond the business environment, the greater Chandler area delivers an extraordinary quality of life. The San Tan Mountain Regional Park and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve provide thousands of acres of Sonoran Desert hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding terrain within easy reach. Old Town Scottsdale anchors the regional dining, arts, and entertainment scene with world-class restaurants, galleries, golf resorts, and the annual Barrett-Jackson collector-car auction, which draws aviation and automotive enthusiasts from around the world each January. The Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Peoria Sports Complex, and Goodyear Ballpark offer Major League Baseball spring training across the Valley from February through March. Lake Pleasant Regional Park, to the northwest, offers boating, water skiing, fishing, and lakeside camping within an hour of the airport.
For pilots, aircraft owners, aviation businesses, and corporate flight departments seeking a premium, fully equipped hangar at one of the most active and well-supported general aviation airports in the country, this leasehold opportunity at Chandler Municipal Airport represents exactly the kind of rare find that deserves immediate attention.
Contact Erik or Julia for showings and more details.
