Construct/expand fuel farm

The City of West Memphis, operating as West Memphis Municipal Airport, received a $512,024.21 Project Grant award on August 25, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant supports the expansion of an existing fuel farm at this nonprimary airport through the addition of one fuel storage tank, enabling increased availability of aviation fuel and enhancing the airport's revenue-generating capacity and long-term financial sustainability.

This project qualifies for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions and aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to serve civil aeronautical needs. The project has an anticipated completion date of August 24, 2029, providing the airport with critical infrastructure improvements to support its operational and economic resilience.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding one fuel tank to expand availability of an existing 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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with west memphis, arkansas.