Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Bear Lake County $201,661.06 on June 17, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund Phase One design activities for relocating and expanding a fuel farm at Paris, a nonprimary airport in Idaho.

The project relocates an existing fuel farm by adding one fuel tank and associated apron pavement to expand availability of an existing fuel type. The expansion supports airport revenue generation and self-sustainability. The award funds design phase work only; the ultimate completion date is June 16, 2030. Work is performed at Montpelier, Idaho. Bear Lake County is a local government entity receiving the award as the prime recipient. This project is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility for nonprimary airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project relocates an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding 1 fuel tanks 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. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This project funds phase one which, consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with paris, idaho.