Economics of keeping plane in a hangar

[Joey]

I also have to agree that if you work the math too hard, the answer is don't own an airplane It is a want, not a need, although I tell my sig other that it IS a NEED!
That being said, the hangar really keeps the airplane looking good and it's a nice place to hang out with your buds. Turn it into a man cave, add the 'fridge, maybe even some gas heaters for the winter, so you can invite your hangar friends over. Just moved into a new hangar at KJGG Williamsburg-Jamestown airport in VA and the cost for a 42' wide Tee Hangar is 495/mo.

[Rich]

This topic also shows up in this month's AOPA Pilot as a point/counterpoint discussion.

[Mjwatlanta]

No hangars available in ATL area. But I rent ramp space at kfty for $183.00. But, I get a huge fuel discount for being FBO tenant. The net cost after fuel discount is about zero. I’d get the same discount if I was in a hangar - but there are only a few T hangars and they are so narrow I can guarantee I’d eventually hit a wing. Plus years away. Shared hangar space might be available sooner, but spur of the moment flying would be a thing of the past. It’d be nice to have a hangar in some ways, but I enjoy the very short ground time with only having to untie and uncover and be on my way.