Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Wauchula a $167,368.42 project grant on August 13, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support Phase 1 design activities for expanding the Wauchula Municipal Airport's fuel farm infrastructure. This project involves designing two additional fuel storage tanks and associated apron pavement to accommodate a new fuel type, enabling the airport to enhance revenue generation and operational self-sustainability. The grant funding is authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions for nonprimary airports.

The project timeline extends through August 12, 2029, allowing four years for completion of design and related planning activities. This design-phase grant represents the initial stage of a larger fuel farm expansion initiative at the Wauchula, Florida airport facility. Upon completion of Phase 1 design work, the City of Wauchula would be positioned to pursue subsequent phases of construction and implementation funding through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program or related federal aviation infrastructure programs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding two fuel tanks and associated apron pavement 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 phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wauchula, florida.