Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Dade County Aviation $29.227 million on August 6, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct phase 2 of a fuel farm expansion at a primary airport serving Miami, Florida.

The project expands an existing fuel farm in Doral, Florida by adding one fuel tank and associated apron pavement to increase availability of an existing fuel type and enable the airport to generate additional revenue. This grant funds the construction phase and is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility. Work is scheduled for completion by August 5, 2030.

Dade County Aviation, the airport authority for Miami-Dade County, operates the aviation facilities serving Miami, including Miami International Airport and regional airports at Opa-locka and Virginia Gardens. The assistance type is a project grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a primary airport by adding one fuel tank and associated apron pavement 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. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with miami, florida.