In December 2025, Xinguangzheng delivered a steel structure hangar in Pristina, Kosovo. It measures 24x100x6 meters and covers 2,400 square meters. The hangar stores and maintains aircraft. It provides clear-span space for small to medium aircraft. The design includes seismic-resistant features. These handle Kosovo’s moderate earthquake risks up to 6.5 magnitude. The hangar also suits the continental climate. Winters drop to -10°C, and summers reach 30°C. This ensures strong structure and stable temperatures for aviation work.
Customer Demand
Our client runs a local aviation services business. They needed a metal hangar to house aircraft safely. They wanted a small footprint to fit Kosovo’s growing infrastructure. Private and commercial aviation demand rises in the Balkan region. They asked for a quote on a 24m x 100m design at 6m height. They focused on quick assembly to cut downtime. Old facilities faced issues with snow loads in harsh winters. Snow can pile up to 50cm. Humid conditions caused corrosion. This led to 15-20% delays in maintenance. Key specs included prefab parts for cheap transport. They wanted galvanized finishes for long life. The design had to meet Kosovo’s building codes. These include EU-aligned seismic standards under the Stabilization and Association Agreement. The budget stayed under 500,000 USD. They prioritized strength for use all year.
The Xinguangzheng team discussed quotes. They evaluated the site on Kosovo’s varied terrain. They modeled loads. Then they proposed a prefab steel hangar. It featured strong framing for snow and seismic loads. Insulated cladding controlled temperature. The modular layout eased aircraft access.
Solutions
Xinguangzheng designed Q355B steel frames for areas near Pristina’s airport. Workers prefabbed components in our Qingdao factory. These met ISO 9001 and Kosovo’s KSB standards for wind at 1.0 kN/m² and seismic strength. We shipped them by sea to Durres port in Albania. Then trucks moved them to Kosovo. Bolted assembly cut logistics issues in the landlocked area.
Core Specifications Detailed
Dimensions and layout: 24m wide x 100m long, 6m eave height with 5% roof pitch for snow shedding; clear span for aircraft maneuvering and maintenance zones.
Structural Components
- Frame: Q355B portal beams and columns, hot-dip galvanized (275 g/m² zinc); bolted connections, load capacity 35 kN/m² for overhead tools and light aircraft.
- Roof and cladding: 0.6mm color-coated galvanized sheets with polyurethane insulation (R-value 3.5); anti-corrosion seals for humid continental air.
- Foundation: Reinforced concrete slab with embedded anchors, designed for seismic zones and frozen ground in winter.
Custom Functions
- Ventilation: Ridge vents and exhaust fans for airflow, preventing condensation in temperature swings.
- Access: Two 20m x 5m bi-fold doors for aircraft entry; personnel doors with weather seals.
- Electrical: Pre-wired conduits for lighting and power, adaptable to Kosovo’s grid.
Implementation Process
The hangar finished in four phases over 4 months. We used local Pristina crews. This saved 25% on costs amid Balkan weather changes.
- Prefabrication (1 month): Builds in Qingdao with galvanizing and seismic tests.
- Shipping and site preparation (3 weeks): Sea transport to Durres, then overland to site; foundation pour using local aggregates for stability.
- Erection and outfitting (2 months): Frame assembled in 12 days, cladding and ventilation in 14 days; final integrations complete.
- Commissioning (1 week): December 31, 2025 handover with load trials and certifications.
Results
The handover happened a few days ago on December 31, 2025. Early client feedback shows the hangar performs as expected. Inspections and aircraft fit tests confirm this.
- Efficiency potential: Clear spans will streamline maintenance. Early checks suggest 30% fewer delays from stable internals.
- Cost alignment: Delivered at 450,000 USD (10% under budget), with expected ROI through better operations.
- Resilience: Post-assembly checks in cold weather and wind showed no problems. We expect 40-year durability in Kosovo’s conditions.
- Sustainability: Insulated design should save 20% on heating. This fits Kosovo’s EU integration goals.
Xinguangzheng provides resilient metal airplane hangars for Kosovar projects. Contact us for your custom quotations.
Bekim Krasniqi: Xinguangzheng’s hangar met our aviation needs spot-on—24x100m at 6m height, tough against Kosovo’s winters and quakes, delivered exactly on December 31, 2025. It’s already proving reliable for our aircraft storage!
