Construct/expand fuel farm

The City of Marion received a $930,249.47 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, awarded on August 27, 2025. The project focuses on expanding an existing fuel farm facility at a non-primary airport in Marion, Indiana, through the addition of one fuel storage tank and one self-service pump station. These infrastructure improvements are designed to enhance the availability of fuel services and generate additional revenue for the airport to support its operational self-sustainability.

The project period extends through August 26, 2029, providing sufficient time for design, permitting, construction, and closeout activities. By expanding fuel infrastructure capacity, this investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of supporting the nationwide system of public-use airports and advancing long-term economic benefits through airport infrastructure development. The grant directly benefits aviation operations and economic resilience in the Marion region by improving fuel service availability for airport users and enhancing the airport's revenue-generating capacity.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding 1 fuel tank and 1 self service pump to expand availability of an existing fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with marion, indiana.