Relaunch Realty
Tustin South Hangar (Hangar 2)

Tustin, CA · Matching

Tustin South Hangar (Hangar 2)

Year Built

1942

Style

WWII timber blimp hangar

Type

Industrial

Status

City seeking offers

Designation

ASCE Historic Civil Engineering Landmark (1993)

Building

~300,000 sf

Lot

Research required

Asking

Not verified

Lifecycle

Matching

Why This Property Matters

Built in 1942 for the Navy's lighter-than-air program, the South Hangar is about 1,000 feet long, 300 feet wide and 180 feet tall — one of the largest wooden structures ever built.

Property Timeline

  1. 1942 — Built for Navy blimp operations
  2. 1993 — Listed as an ASCE Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
  3. 2023 — North Hangar destroyed by fire
  4. Jul 21, 2026 — City Council considers releasing a competitive offering for the South Hangar

Current Condition

Standing; fenced. Structural condition: research required.

Why It's At Risk

Its twin, the North Hangar, burned to the ground in 2023. The South Hangar is owned by the U.S. Navy and leased to the City of Tustin pending environmental cleanup.

Imagine What Comes Next

Event VenueEntertainmentMuseumMixed Use

Conceptual opportunities — not verified plans

The Relaunch Team

  • Owner✓
  • BrokerPartner needed
  • DeveloperPartner needed
  • ArchitectPartner needed
  • Preservation ConsultantPartner needed
  • General ContractorPartner needed
  • OperatorPartner needed
  • Capital PartnerPartner needed

Street Frontage

Near Warner Ave & Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin, CA 92782

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Sources & Verification

Verification status
Verified
Last verified
Jul 21, 2026 (City Council agenda report)
Current status
City seeking offers
Photo source
Photo supplied by Relaunch Realty (original photographer: research required)