Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, awarded a $201,716.67 Project Grant to the County of Plumas (doing business as Plumas County Airports) on September 19, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for the expansion of an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport in the Chester, California area. The project involves the design and subsequent construction of one additional fuel tank to accommodate a new fuel type, enabling the airport to enhance operational self-sufficiency and generate additional revenue through expanded fuel services.

The grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by improving airport infrastructure capabilities. As a design-phase project, the $201,716.67 award covers planning and engineering activities with an ultimate completion date of September 18, 2029. The project is being executed at the Quincy, California airport facility managed by Plumas County Airports, a local government entity with an established track record of administering FAA airport infrastructure improvement grants for regional airports throughout northern California.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding one fuel tank for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chester, california.