Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Knoxville, Iowa a $117,080 Project Grant on July 15, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 design activities for constructing a new fuel farm facility at a non-primary airport. The project will result in the design for adding one fuel tank, one self-service pump, and associated apron pavement to establish a new fuel type offering at the airport. This infrastructure expansion is intended to enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and operational sustainability while supporting the broader nationwide system of public-use airports.

The grant was awarded under expanded eligibility provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and represents the design phase of a larger capital improvement project with an anticipated completion date of July 14, 2029. The fuel facility project aligns with the FAA's strategic goals of operational excellence and infrastructure modernization, enabling the airport to diversify its service offerings and improve long-term economic viability as a critical community asset.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new pump fuel facility at a non primary airport by adding 1 fuel tank and 1 self service pump and associated apron pavement for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the bipartisan infrastructure law's expanded eligibility. This grant funds the phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with knoxville, iowa.