Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of Florala $216,509.47 on February 26, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new fuel facility at Florala Municipal Airport.

The project constructs one fuel tank with self-service pump capability and associated apron pavement to support a new fuel type. The facility will enable the nonprimary airport to generate revenue and move toward self-sustainability. This award funds the final construction phase and is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility for nonprimary airports.

The City of Florala, operating as Florela Utilities, is the recipient. Performance is located in Florala, Alabama 36442. The period of performance runs through February 25, 2030. The funding is a project grant assistance type, with dollars obligated at $216,509.47.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel facility at a nonprimary airport by adding one fuel tank/self service pump and associated apron pavement for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with florala, alabama.