Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Starts Major Expansion of Illinois MRO Facility
A 75,700-sq-ft expansion of West Star Aviation’s MRO facility at St. Louis Regional Airport will increase the site's total area to more than 500,000 sq ft.
Officials from West Star Aviation, St. Louis Regional Airport, and Contegra Construction pose for a ground breaking ceremony marking West Star's expansion of its facility in East Alton, Illinois.
Officials from West Star Aviation, St. Louis Regional Airport, and Contegra Construction pose for a ground breaking ceremony marking West Star's expansion of its facility in East Alton, Illinois. (Photo: West Star Aviation)

West Star Aviation broke ground on Thursday for a 75,700-sq-ft expansion of its MRO facility in East Alton, Illinois. Once complete, the project will increase the facility’s area to more than 500,000 sq ft. The expansion will include 40,000 sq ft of new hangar capacity, 22,300 sq ft of additional back shop space, and add 13,400 sq ft of storage space.

West Star is working with Contegra Construction and the St. Louis Regional Airport on site preparation and building plans. The company expects to complete the project in the second quarter next year.