Aircraft hangars require door systems that provide dependable operation, large clear openings, and the strength to handle demanding environments. At Glacier Airport in Montana, PowerLift Doors of Montana delivered exactly that with two custom hydraulic aircraft hangar doors designed specifically for the facility.

Large Openings Built for Aviation

This project features two impressive PowerLift hydraulic doors. One measures 53 feet wide by 16 feet tall, while the larger opening measures 74 feet wide by 20 feet tall. These expansive openings provide the clearance necessary for moving aircraft in and out of the hangars while maximizing the usable space inside the buildings.

Large aircraft hangar doors present unique design and construction challenges. The size and weight of the door, structural requirements of the building, operating system, and local conditions all need to be considered. PowerLift doors are individually engineered for each opening, allowing the door system to work as an integrated part of the building rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

The PowerLift Hydraulic Door Advantage

PowerLift hydraulic doors open outward and upward as a single panel. As the door rises, the opening becomes completely accessible without multiple door sections or tracks extending into the hangar.

The single-panel design also creates a large canopy when the door is fully open, providing additional covered space immediately outside the hangar. For aviation facilities, this combination of a wide clear opening, straightforward operation, and heavy-duty construction makes hydraulic doors an excellent solution for accommodating aircraft.

The steel framework of each door is designed for the specific opening and application. PowerLift’s hydraulic operating system provides controlled movement throughout the opening and closing cycle, creating a door system designed for reliable everyday use.

Designed for Montana Conditions

A hangar door in Montana needs to do more than provide aircraft access. Changing temperatures, wind, snow, and other regional weather conditions make proper engineering and construction especially important.

PowerLift Doors of Montana brings local knowledge to each project while being part of the broader PowerLift network. Having a local PowerLift manufacturer means customers work with a team familiar with the area’s building requirements and environmental conditions from the initial planning stages through manufacturing and installation.

For the Glacier Airport project, that local experience was combined with PowerLift’s proven hydraulic door design to create two substantial door systems built specifically for their hangar openings.

Built Around the Building

Every aircraft hangar project is different. Aircraft requirements, building dimensions, structural design, available headroom, and intended use can all influence the best door configuration.

That is why PowerLift hydraulic doors are custom built for each project. Whether the opening is part of a new aircraft hangar or an existing facility being upgraded, the door can be designed around the needs of the building and its owner.

The 53′ x 16′ and 74′ x 20′ doors at Glacier Airport demonstrate the flexibility of this approach. Both doors were designed for their individual openings while providing the same dependable PowerLift hydraulic operation.

Aircraft hangars require door systems that provide dependable operation, large clear openings, and the strength to handle demanding environments. At Glacier Airport in Montana, PowerLift Doors of Montana delivered exactly that with two custom hydraulic aircraft hangar doors designed specifically for the facility.

Large Openings Built for Aviation

This project features two impressive PowerLift hydraulic doors. One measures 53 feet wide by 16 feet tall, while the larger opening measures 74 feet wide by 20 feet tall. These expansive openings provide the clearance necessary for moving aircraft in and out of the hangars while maximizing the usable space inside the buildings.

Large aircraft hangar doors present unique design and construction challenges. The size and weight of the door, structural requirements of the building, operating system, and local conditions all need to be considered. PowerLift doors are individually engineered for each opening, allowing the door system to work as an integrated part of the building rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

The PowerLift Hydraulic Door Advantage

PowerLift hydraulic doors open outward and upward as a single panel. As the door rises, the opening becomes completely accessible without multiple door sections or tracks extending into the hangar.

The single-panel design also creates a large canopy when the door is fully open, providing additional covered space immediately outside the hangar. For aviation facilities, this combination of a wide clear opening, straightforward operation, and heavy-duty construction makes hydraulic doors an excellent solution for accommodating aircraft.

The steel framework of each door is designed for the specific opening and application. PowerLift’s hydraulic operating system provides controlled movement throughout the opening and closing cycle, creating a door system designed for reliable everyday use.

Designed for Montana Conditions

A hangar door in Montana needs to do more than provide aircraft access. Changing temperatures, wind, snow, and other regional weather conditions make proper engineering and construction especially important.

PowerLift Doors of Montana brings local knowledge to each project while being part of the broader PowerLift network. Having a local PowerLift manufacturer means customers work with a team familiar with the area’s building requirements and environmental conditions from the initial planning stages through manufacturing and installation.

For the Glacier Airport project, that local experience was combined with PowerLift’s proven hydraulic door design to create two substantial door systems built specifically for their hangar openings.

Built Around the Building

Every aircraft hangar project is different. Aircraft requirements, building dimensions, structural design, available headroom, and intended use can all influence the best door configuration.

That is why PowerLift hydraulic doors are custom built for each project. Whether the opening is part of a new aircraft hangar or an existing facility being upgraded, the door can be designed around the needs of the building and its owner.

The 53′ x 16′ and 74′ x 20′ doors at Glacier Airport demonstrate the flexibility of this approach. Both doors were designed for their individual openings while providing the same dependable PowerLift hydraulic operation.

Start Your Montana Hangar Door Project

If you’re planning a new aircraft hangar in Montana or considering a hydraulic door for an existing building, contact PowerLift Doors of Montana. Their team can help you determine the right door size, configuration, and design for your project and provide a custom PowerLift hydraulic door built specifically for your opening.

If you’re planning a new aircraft hangar in Montana or considering a hydraulic door for an existing building, contact PowerLift Doors of Montana. Their team can help you determine the right door size, configuration, and design for your project and provide a custom PowerLift hydraulic door built specifically for your opening.