What Can You Store in a Hangar in GTA Online? Your Ultimate Guide

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So, you’ve got yourself a shiny new hangar in GTA Online, congratulations! Now the real question is: what can you actually do with it? The primary function of a hangar is to provide secure storage for your personal aircraft. This includes planes, helicopters, and even the odd military-grade vehicle you might acquire (legally or otherwise). Beyond storage, the hangar also serves as a base of operations for your smuggling business, allowing you to source and sell various goods. Let’s break it down:

• Personal Aircraft: This is the bread and butter of hangar storage. Any aircraft you purchase through Elitás Travel or Warstock Cache & Carry can be stored within your hangar. This includes iconic vehicles like the Hydra, Buzzard, Lazer, and more. The hangar can hold up to 20 personal aircraft in total.
• Converted Pegasus Vehicles: Some vehicles, like the Hydra and the Buzzard, are initially purchased as Pegasus vehicles. To store them in your hangar, you need to call them in via Pegasus, fly them to your hangar, and then interact with the prompt to convert them into personal vehicles. This gives you the benefit of having both a Pegasus version (for quick call-ins) and a personal version (for customization and storage).
• Customizable Aircraft: The hangar isn’t just for storage; it’s also a fully functional workshop. You can customize your stored aircraft with various modifications, including liveries, weapons, handling upgrades, and more.
• Smuggled Goods: Your hangar also houses your office and operational space for running your smuggling business. You’ll use the computer in your office to initiate sourcing missions for various goods, which are then stored within the hangar until you’re ready to sell them.

Understanding Hangar Functionality

The hangar is more than just a glorified garage for planes. It provides key benefits for your GTA Online experience. The facility offers a highly durable building that can withstand external environmental factors like wind, rain, and earthquakes.

• Personal Vehicle Storage: As mentioned, the primary benefit is storing your aircraft collection. This keeps them safe and allows for easy access whenever you need them.
• Customization Options: The workshop allows you to personalize your aircraft, enhancing both their performance and aesthetics.
• Business Operations: The hangar acts as a central hub for your smuggling business, providing access to missions and storage for your goods.
• Fort Zancudo Access (If Purchased There): Buying a hangar at Fort Zancudo grants you access to the base without instantly incurring a wanted level. This makes stealing a Lazer significantly easier.

Important Considerations

• Storage Limits: Remember, you can only store a maximum of 20 personal aircraft. Choose wisely!
• Underground Storage: Some aircraft may be stored underground, meaning they won’t be visible on the hangar floor. Don’t panic, they’re still there!
• Vehicle Loss: The game is known to be buggy. Be aware of the risk of losing vehicles when storing more than four regular vehicles in the hangar.
• Stolen Aircraft: While you can temporarily store a stolen aircraft (like a Lazer), it will be replaced the moment you store a purchased aircraft. You cannot permanently steal and keep aircraft this way.
• Hangar Location: The location of your hangar can impact gameplay. Fort Zancudo offers the benefit of military base access.
• Making Money: The hangar business missions can be a great way to earn extra cash, but it can take time to learn the ropes.

Hangar Business Tips

If you’re looking to maximize your profits from the hangar business, here are some tips:

• Focus on High-Value Goods: Prioritize sourcing Narcotics, Medical Supplies, and Chemicals. These offer the highest payouts.
• Team Up with Friends: The sourcing and selling missions are much easier and faster with a team.
• Sell in Smaller Batches (Solo): If playing solo, sell when you have around 10 crates. This reduces the risk of failing the delivery mission.
• Alternate Goods: Avoid sourcing the same type of good repeatedly, as the payout can decrease.
• Invest in Upgrades: Consider purchasing upgrades to your aircraft to make sourcing and selling easier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding what you can store in your hangar in GTA Online:

1. Can I store regular cars in my hangar? While you can technically drive regular cars into your hangar, it’s not recommended. The hangar is primarily designed for aircraft, and storing too many cars can lead to vehicle loss. It can only safely store four vehicles. It’s best to keep the hangar for its intended purpose.
2. Can I store stolen aircraft permanently in my hangar? No, you cannot permanently store stolen aircraft. You can temporarily store a stolen aircraft, like a Lazer, but it will be replaced as soon as you store a purchased aircraft.
3. How do I store a Pegasus vehicle in my hangar? Call in the vehicle via Pegasus, fly it to your hangar, and a prompt will appear asking if you want to store it as a personal vehicle. Select “Yes” to convert it.
4. Can I own two Hydras – one Pegasus and one personal? Yes, converting a Pegasus Hydra into a personal vehicle allows you to own both versions.
5. What’s the best hangar to buy? Hangar 3497 at Fort Zancudo is often considered the best choice due to its location (granting access to the base) and relatively lower price.
6. How much money can I make from the hangar business? A full batch of hangar cargo can bring in anywhere from $1,200,000 to $7,858,500 depending on which goods you are selling and high demand bonus.
7. What are the best goods to source for the hangar business? Narcotics, Medical Supplies, and Chemicals are the most profitable.
8. Is the hangar business worth it? The hangar business is worth buying because it is the only way to store aircraft and complete missions with them.
9. Can I customize my aircraft in the hangar? Yes, the hangar includes a workshop where you can customize your aircraft with various modifications.
10. How many aircraft can I store in my hangar? You can store a total of 20 personal aircraft in your hangar.
11. What happens if I try to store more than 20 aircraft? The game will likely replace one of your existing aircraft with the new one. Be careful!
12. Do I need a hangar to purchase aircraft? Yes, owning a hangar is mandatory for purchasing most aircraft.
13. Does the location of my hangar matter? Yes, the location matters. A hangar at Fort Zancudo grants you access to the base without immediately triggering a wanted level.
14. Can I sell the goods from my hangar solo? Yes, but it’s riskier. Selling in smaller batches (around 10 crates) is recommended for solo players.
15. Where can I find more information about gameplay strategies and game design? Check out the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org for research and discussions about games and learning.
16. Can I store CEO Buzzard in Hangar? You don’t own a “personal” Buzzard until you call in your Pegasus variant and fly it to your hangar door. You’ll be prompted if you want to store it, you say yes and that creates a personal variant while retaining your Pegasus one.

Having a hangar opens up a world of possibilities in GTA Online, from collecting and customizing aircraft to running a lucrative smuggling business. Understanding its functionality and limitations is key to maximizing its potential. Happy flying!