a large enclosure for aircraft.
A place where airplanes are stored and repaired.
A shelter for storing and repairing aircraft.
Building on the airport in which airplanes are stored or sheltered.
A hangar is an enclosed structure designed to hold aircraft in protective storage. Most modern hangars are built of metal, but wood and concrete are other materials commonly used. The word hangar comes from a northern French dialect, and means "cattle pen."