Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded $240,580 to the City of Hanford on August 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support airport infrastructure development. This Project Grant, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), funds the design phase of a new fuel farm facility at Hanford Airport, a nonprimary airport. The project involves adding two fuel tanks for a new fuel type, which is expected to enhance the airport's operational self-sufficiency and generate additional revenue streams.

The design-phase funding represents the initial component of a multi-year project with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2029. Upon completion of the fuel farm infrastructure, the airport will benefit from expanded fueling capabilities that support operational flexibility and revenue diversification. This award exemplifies the FAA's strategic approach to modernizing airport infrastructure at smaller, regional facilities through discretionary grant funding under the expanded eligibility criteria established by IIJA.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding two fuel tanks 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 first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hanford, california.