AIRCRAFT HANGAR DOORS
The fastest operating and most reliable option in the industry
PowerLift hydraulic doors offer state of the art hangar access. PowerLift owners everywhere love our quality door design backed by local manufacturing, installation and support.
PowerLift’s minimal headroom requirement lowers building height, thereby reducing construction and climate control costs. You’ll enjoy zero headroom loss when we retrofit your older hangar with a new PowerLift door. We can often increase door opening height when replacing bifold, fabric and overhead doors
You may own a plane, jet or helicopter: the hangar door you need may be small, medium or large. Whatever the case there is a PowerLift door design perfectly suited to your application.
Airport with nine PowerLift doors.
This Minnesota airport has nine PowerLift doors ranging in size from 65’ x 18’ down to 10’ x 9’ service access doors. Remember that PowerLift has the best door solution for any size opening. No other door company offers our one-piece, all-welded design with its unmatched strength and reliability. There are no bolts or fasteners of any kind to stretch or loosen over the years. One other unique PowerLift advantage – we build, deliver, and install every single door. When we leave the jobsite your PowerLift door is installed and functioning! Your local PowerLift manufacturing location provides unmatched personal support long after installation is complete.Close
Airport with nine PowerLift doors
PowerLift is the solution for hangar door problems
This building had ten old sliding hangar doors that were becoming increasingly difficult to use. The airport decided to replace them with 42’ x 12’ PowerLift hydraulic retrofit doors. PowerLift has successfully removed and replaced thousands of old bifold, sliding, fabric and tilt-up doors. PowerLift’s zero headroom design often permits increased door opening clearance without having to renovate your hangar. These ten hangars are now a pleasure to use thanks to their new PowerLift doors. The integral walk doors make for convenient access. Call us today and learn how easily we can replace any worn out door with a modern PowerLift hydraulic door.Close
PowerLift is the solution for hangar door problems
Zero headroom replacement for old hangar doors
This hangar renovation included removing ten old sliding doors and retrofitting new 40’ x 12’ PowerLift hydraulic doors. Specify PowerLift and enjoy zero headroom loss when replacing old sliding doors. If you are replacing fabric, bifold, or tilt-up doors we often can substantially increase clear opening height. These pictures show the refurbished hangars with new PowerLift doors. The last picture shows the type of sliding doors that were replaced. Each PowerLift door includes a walk door for easy access. The appearance and performance of your hangar doors will be transformed with the installation of PowerLift door – please contact us.Close
Zero headroom replacement for old hangar doors
Personal helicopter hangar
This personal helicopter hangar is situated behind the owner’s home on several acres near a large city. The building also contains a basketball court and has an attached office. The 52’ x 18’ PowerLift door and building are both finished with Hardi Plank siding. Once the door closes any resemblance to a traditional aviation hangar ends. The whole structure appears right at home in the suburban neighborhood it forms a part of. We can help you design a PowerLift door or opening wall that blends seamlessly into its surroundings while providing unmatched ease of access.Close
Personal helicopter hangar
Airport with seven PowerLift doors
To simplify access and egress the building designer specified an 80’ x 24’ PowerLift door on each end of this new hangar. This layout minimizes the need to move parked aircraft when others need to exit or enter the building. Attached to the side of this structure is another hanger with a 60’ x 18’ PowerLift door. At this same central California airport there are currently four other hangars under construction that will each feature a 65’ x 19’ PowerLift door. PowerLift door owners enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with single source accountability. Every facet of PowerLift ownership from design, sale, manufacturing, installation, and long-term support is personalized and local.Close
Airport with seven PowerLift doors
Airport now has six PowerLift doors
This new 80’ x 24’ PowerLift hangar door is one of six found at the Natrona International Airport. Wider doors make life much simpler in hangars housing multiple aircraft. With planning, a wide door opening enables most planes in a hangar can be positioned to permit entry and exit without the hassle of moving several others out of the way. Whether you have one, five or fifty PowerLift doors you will appreciate the peace of mind single source accountability brings. Every part of the PowerLift process from design, manufacturing, installation, and service is based locally at your nearby PowerLift manufacturing center.Close
Airport now has six PowerLift doors
New Multi-Aircraft Taxi Through Hangar
The owners of this new hangar chose a ‘taxi through’ design with PowerLift hydraulic doors on each end. The 70’ x 16’ door size allows entry and exit without moving every aircraft in the hangar. When it’s time for your new hangar contact PowerLift and enjoy the benefits of single source door accountability. Local manufacturing, delivery, installation and service are an integral part of every PowerLift hydraulic door.Close
New Multi-Aircraft Taxi Through Hangar
Aviation Training School Doors
This new hangar was built for an aviation service training facility. The two 60’ x 19’ PowerLift hydraulic doors allow full access to the building. PowerLift’s minimal headroom requirement reduces construction costs by allowing reduced wall height on new buildings. Lower height also results in less cubic feet to heat and cool in climate controlled buildings.Close
Aviation Training School Doors
1950s Hangar Renovated with PowerLift Door
The limitation in using many old hangers is the difficulty of using worn out doors. A new custom 58’ x 16’ outside mount PowerLift hydraulic door greatly improved the function of this 1950s Quonset style hangar. Door width increased by 8’ with zero headroom loss. Your older hangar can also benefit from a PowerLift hydraulic door retrofit.Close
1950s Hangar Renovated with PowerLift Door
New airpark home with jet hangar
This new hangar home in Florida features an attached jet hangar with direct runway access. The owner specified a custom 56’ x 18’ PowerLift hydraulic door for their new hangar. Raised insulated architectural panels were chosen as door cladding to complement the exterior appearance of the home and hangar. Whether you have a smaller plane, a helicopter or a business jet PowerLift can design the perfect door for your hangar.Close
New airpark home with jet hangar
Air Force Base with PowerLift Doors
This new hangar is located on a USAF military base. Five 36’ x 17’ – 6” PowerLift hydraulic doors allow easy access for any purpose. You don’t have to be a flying ace to enjoy the benefits of PowerLift hydraulic door ownership. Let us custom build a PowerLift door for your new or existing hangar.Close
Air Force Base with PowerLift Doors
New Hangar with Attached Residence
This new hangar with attached living quarters houses several planes. Access is through a 55’ x 18’ PowerLift hydraulic door with architectural steel cladding that matches the building trim. If you’re considering a new hangar or hangar home let PowerLIft build you the exact door you need.Close
New Hangar with Attached Residence
Emergency Medical Helicopter Hangar
This emergency service hangar in Idaho is equipped with a 70’ x 18’ PowerLift door. Reliability and simplicity combined with local service are hallmarks of every PowerLift door installation.Close
Emergency Medical Helicopter Hangar
Law Enforcement Hangar
This law enforcement hangar in Florida has had its original door removed and replaced with a new 46’ x 16’ PowerLift door. Any older hangar can enjoy new usefulness by retrofitting a PowerLift hydraulic door. We have installed thousands of PowerLift doors in older steel, wood, concrete block, Quonset and other style buildings.Close
Law Enforcement Hangar
Jet Hangar at International airport
When specifying a 110’ x 28’ door for this new jet hangar at an International airport PowerLift was the obvious choice. PowerLift hydraulic doors offer much less maintenance that other door types while decreasing headroom requirements. Adding an additional 3 – 4’ to the height of a building is expensive. Selecting a PowerLift renders the extra expense unnecessary.Close
Jet Hangar at International airport
New Airport Project with 8 PowerLift Doors
PowerLift hydraulic doors were specified for these eight new hangars at a Utah airport. Our unique business model makes both purchasing and owning a PowerLift door easy. PowerLift brings single source accountability to your door project with no subcontractors involved. We measure the opening, build and deliver the door, then install it. A PowerLift hydraulic door is synonymous with peace of mind.Close
New Airport Project with 8 PowerLift Doors
Mosquito Control Spray Helicopter Hangar
This new hangar featuring a 42’ x 17’ PowerLift door is home to a spray helicopter used by a Mosquito Control District in Florida. Whether you have a helicopter, plane or jet a custom PowerLift door will fit your new or existing hangar perfectly.Close
Mosquito Control Spray Helicopter Hangar
110′ x 28′ Aircraft Hangar
The owner of this hangar brought PowerLift a unique proposition: build a 110’ x 28’ door clad entirely with insulted commercial glass! Our engineering group converted this dream into reality resulting in a door covered with about 22,000 pounds of glass. This glass cladding gives the hangar an appearance like no other both inside and outside.Close
110′ x 28′ Aircraft Hangar
Airpark Home with Runway Frontage
This beautiful new home is built at an airpark with runway frontage. The owners had twelve windows installed in their 60’ x 16’ PowerLift door to complement the many windows in their attached home. Whether you have a Stearman, a Piper, a P51 or a helicopter (or all four!) PowerLift can create an attractive, low maintenance door for your aircraft to enter and exit at your home field.Close
Airpark Home with Runway Frontage
Hangar with 8, 44′ x 12′ Doors
This new multi-hangar project has eight 44’ x 12’ one-piece, all welded PowerLift doors. The owners and tenants have used various other door types over the years and appreciate the simplicity and reliability PowerLift provides. Call us for your next hangar project. Whether it is for a multi-hangar project or a single hangar installation every PowerLift door is built, delivered and installed by local professionals and designed to last a lifetime.Close
Hangar with 8, 44′ x 12′ Doors
Hangar with 56′ x 18 and 56′ x 14′ Doors
These neighboring hangars both started life with multi-panel accordion style doors. Both were replaced with new PowerLift doors, one 56’ x 18’ and one 56’ x 14’. These new doors open at the touch of a button or with a handheld remote. These two plane owners now enjoy the easy access and peace of mind that come with owning a maintenance free PowerLift door.Close
Hangar with 56′ x 18 and 56′ x 14′ Doors
80′ x 24′ Door on New Steel Hangar
This new hangar showcases an 80’ x 24’ PowerLift door. Whether you need a small, medium or large hangar door PowerLift is the wise choice for long term reliability and peace of mind. Over the years we have established manufacturing facilities across North America so you are assured of local, personalized service. We deliver, install and operate every door we build. Our exclusive one piece, all welded door has no bolts to stretch or work loose over time.Close
80′ x 24′ Door on New Steel Hangar
Jet Hangar with two – 66’ x 20’ doors
This new jet hangar features twin 66’ x 20’ PowerLift doors. PowerLift produces the only one-piece, all welded hangar door in the industry. Other doors are delivered in pieces and bolted together on site. Our many local manufacturing facilities across North America let us deliver a one piece, all welded door with no bolts to stretch or work loose over time. Quality and attention to detail are a hallmark of every PowerLift door.Close
Jet Hangar with two – 66’ x 20’ doors
Hangar With 60′ x 18′ Drive-Through Doors
This new hangar was built with a 60’ x 18’ PowerLift door on one end and a 50’ x 18’ on the other. Several planes and vehicles are housed in the hangar so a large door on each end is very useful. Let us know about your plans for a new hangar. We will supply you with an all welded (no bolts!) PowerLift door that is built, delivered and installed by local professionals.Close
Hangar With 60′ x 18′ Drive-Through Doors
AG Aviation Hangar Door
Old sliding doors become very hard to use over time. They also restrict your opening width as they are usually half the width of the building endwall. PowerLift replaced the old sliding doors on this building with a new 70’ x 14’ door. Now the aviation company has full access to the building. No longer is it necessary to juggle planes around so the correct aircraft is in front of the old 35’ sliding door.Close
AG Aviation Hangar Door
Delaware State Police Hangar with 66′ x 18′ Door
This Delaware State Police hangar houses emergency helicopters and planes. The original door failed and a new 66’ x 18’ PowerLift door was selected as the replacement. When your old bifold, sliding, fabric or accordion style hangar doors become hard to use and unsafe, replace them with a new maintenance free PowerLift door. You will enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with PowerLift’s local manufacturing, installation and lifelong support.Close
Delaware State Police Hangar with 66′ x 18′ Door
Virginia State Police Hangar
This Virginia State Police hangar houses their emergency helicopters and planes. The original multi-panel accordion style door was replaced with a new 90’ x 20’ PowerLift door. We designed a 4-way redundancy operating system to assure aircraft access is unaffected by power outages. Whether you need a new or replacement hangar door you will enjoy the peace of mind that is part of owning a maintenance free PowerLift door.Close
Virginia State Police Hangar
70′ x 22′ Door on New Construction
PowerLift installed this 70’ x 22’ door in a brand-new hangar. Remember – PowerLift is the only one piece, all welded door on the market. Don’t settle for a door that arrives in pieces and is then bolted together. Every PowerLift door is a one piece, all welded structure custom built to fit your building precisely.Close
70′ x 22′ Door on New Construction
70′ x 22′ Steel Hangar
A new steel hangar complete with a new 70’ x 22’ PowerLift door. Working with your local PowerLift manufacturing location will simplify your new hangar project. We work closely with you and your contractor. Once the door opening is ready we build, deliver and install your new door. When we leave the job site your new door is functional.Close
70′ x 22′ Steel Hangar
Helicopter spraying operation hangar door
A 60’ x 16’ PowerLift door is featured in this new hangar at a sunbelt crop spraying operation. When using bifold, fabric or tilt in style doors an additional 2-4’ of building height is necessary to obtain your desired clearance. A PowerLift door only requires 5-6” of total clearance so you can reduce building height and still have lots of rotor clearance. PowerLift eliminates the need for working with several subcontractors. We measure the opening, build and deliver the door, then install it. Owning a PowerLift hydraulic door makes your hangar door ownership experience a pleasure.Close
Helicopter spraying operation hangar door
Twelve new hangars with 22′ tall doors.
Twelve 22’ tall PowerLift hydraulic doors were specified for these new hangars at a sunbelt airport. Many jets require 22-30’ clearance for tail clearance. Using bifold, fabric or accordion style doors will require an additional 3-5’ of building height. A PowerLift door only requires 5-8” of total clearance – this reduction in height will substantially reduce your cost of construction. PowerLift also means single source accountability with no subcontractors involved. We measure the opening, build and deliver the door, then install it. Owning a PowerLift hydraulic door is an easy route to peace of mind.Close
Twelve new hangars with 22′ tall doors
Airpark hangar home
This beautiful hangar homesite is at airpark with direct runway frontage. The owners specified a 60’ x 16’ PowerLift door so they could move out one aircraft without having to displace all three. We can open up a whole wall of your new or existing hangar for easy access as well. We can also increase opening height when replacing bifold, fabric or accordion style doors by using our exclusive outside mount door. Whether you have a helicopter, a jet, a Beechcraft, a Piper, a P51 or an ultralight, PowerLift can create an attractive, low maintenance access door at your home.Close
Airpark hangar home
Retrofit bifold replacement door.
This hangar/hobby shop is sited at an attractive Midwest airpark. The owners decided to replace their old bifold door with a new 40’ x 10’ PowerLift door. We can easily replace your older sliding, bifold, fabric or tilt up doors. Using our unique outside mount will increase clear opening height, often gaining 2-3’ of additional clearance. PowerLift doors are built to the highest standard and offer a lifetime of low maintenance, trouble free use.Close
Retrofit bifold replacement door
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