Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Panama City Bay County Airport (doing business as Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) $189,827.78 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 23, 2025, to expand an existing fuel farm facility located in Panama City, Florida. The project involves the construction and installation of two additional fuel tanks to increase the availability of existing fuel types at the airport. This infrastructure expansion is designed to enhance the airport's operational self-sufficiency by enabling increased revenue generation through expanded fuel services.

The project qualifies for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expanded eligibility provisions and carries a completion deadline of July 22, 2029. The fuel farm expansion represents a critical infrastructure investment that supports the airport's long-term operational capacity and economic sustainability while maintaining the comprehensive regional aviation system necessary to meet civil aeronautics needs in Northwest Florida.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm by adding two fuel tanks 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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with panama city, florida.