ARCO National Construction has officially broken ground on a new widebody aircraft hangar for International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. The 74,920-square-foot facility will be IAC’s second widebody hangar and sixth overall at AMA, underscoring the company’s 30-year commitment to the Amarillo community. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the project site located at 10801 Baker Street in Amarillo, Texas.
Designed to accommodate all commercial aircraft types up to a Boeing 777-X, the new hangar will expand IAC’s industry-leading painting and aviation services. The project also includes a 5,000-square-foot storage building to further support operational efficiency. To meet the specialized needs of IAC’s painting operations, the facility will feature hazardous paint mixing and storage rooms, a wastewater treatment room, and a 75-horsepower, oil-free air compressor paired with a 2,000-gallon air receiver tank with six strategically placed air drops throughout the hangar.
Additional building systems include a ventilation system that provides three-and-a-half air changes per hour to maintain optimal air quality, a 3,000-AMP electrical service to power advanced operations, and a durable standing seam metal roof for long-term performance.
With this expansion, IAC continues to grow its U.S. operations while ARCO National Construction delivers a purpose-built solution that meets the unique technical demands of the aerospace industry.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS (IAC)
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) is a global leader in aircraft painting and aviation services, delivering industry-leading solutions to clients across the commercial, OEM, military, and general aviation sectors. Operating from 10 state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and Europe, IAC maintains the capacity for 28 aircraft lines and completes more than 800 paint events and 800 aviation services projects annually. With a reputation for quality, precision, and reliability, IAC supports some of the world’s largest airlines and aerospace manufacturers. The company’s European headquarters are located at Shannon Airport in County Clare, Ireland, with U.S. headquarters in Irvine, California. For more information, visit https://iac.aero/.
ABOUT ARCO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
With over 30 years of experience, ARCO National Construction has grown to become a leader in the design-build industry with offices in 47 major markets and over 1,800 associates nationwide. As the 4th largest design-build general contractor in the United States, ARCO offers the strength and presence of a national builder with the personalized attention of a small company. ARCO provides clients with complete, turnkey project delivery from site selection to building turnover. ARCO’s professional, qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, and architects is capable of designing and building the most demanding projects anywhere in the country. For more information, visit arconational.com.
