Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded Searcy County $347,368.42 on August 12, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct and expand a fuel farm at a non-primary airport in Marshall, Arkansas.

The project expands an existing fuel farm by adding one fuel tank and one self-service pump for a new fuel type. The expansion enables the airport to generate revenue and move toward operational self-sufficiency. This project qualifies for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility for nonprimary airports.

The recipient is Searcy County, through its Treasurer division. Performance occurs in Marshall, AR 72650. The period of performance runs through August 11, 2030, within the standard four-year maximum for airport infrastructure projects under this program. The award is assistance type Project Grant, released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a non-primary airport by adding one fuel tank and one self-service pump 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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with marshall, arkansas.