United Airlines B Check Hanger
- Architecture.
- Commercial.
Lead Designer
STOA Architects
Location
Houston, Texas
Budget
$200 Million USD
Total Land Size
55,499 sqft
status
Completed in 2022
Description.
United Airlines has been using a 55,499-square-foot hangar and a 1,600-square-foot pump house to maintain its Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
STOA contributed to the design of United Airlines’ state-of-the-art B-Check Hangar at Houston’s IAH Airport—a key facility within the $200 million Technical Operations Center, supporting widebody aircraft maintenance with efficiency and precision.
Features.
Coiling Doors
The hangar is equipped with high-performance coiling doors, allowing seamless aircraft access while maintaining secure enclosure and operational efficiency.
linear Skylights
Strategically placed linear skylights bring natural daylight deep into the hangar, reducing energy consumption and enhancing visibility for maintenance crews.
Translucent Wall Panels
Translucent wall panels diffuse sunlight to create a balanced interior lighting environment, supporting worker comfort and reducing reliance on artificial lighting.
