Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded an $8.8 million project grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission, doing business as the Eastern Iowa Airport. The grant funds will support expanding the existing jet fuel farm and self-serve fuel farm at the West General Aviation Apron of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa airport. The project improves fuel infrastructure to aid the airport's COVID-19 economic recovery efforts by ensuring adequate fuel supply for airside operations. Completion is expected by August 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project improves the existing airport fuel farm by expanding the jet a fuel farm and the self-serve fuel farm at the west general aviation apron. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cedar rapids, iowa.