Construct/expand fuel farm; reconstruct terminal access road

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $10,307,245.56 to Panama City-Bay County Airport & Industrial District (doing business as Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) on August 21, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117).

The grant funds the final construction phase of two projects at the airport in Panama City, Florida. The first expands an existing fuel farm by adding two fuel tanks to increase availability of an existing fuel type and generate revenue to support airport self-sustainability. The second reconstructs 2,500 feet of the existing North Terminal Access Road, which has reached the end of its useful life. Both projects are allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility for airport development.

Performance is scheduled through August 20, 2030. Work is performed at Panama City, FL 32409. The assistance type is a Project Grant, with assistance released upon application for reimbursement of expenses. Grant recipients must maintain an up-to-date airport layout plan for the duration of the grant agreement (ordinarily 20 years) and retain accounting records for three years after final expenditure report submission.

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. This project reconstructs 2,500 feet of existing north terminal access road that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with panama city, florida.