Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Knoxville, Iowa $390,925.26 on June 10, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new fuel farm at Knoxville Municipal Airport. The project adds one fuel tank and one self-service pump with associated apron pavement for a new fuel type, enabling the airport to generate revenue and operate more self-sustainably. This award funds the final construction phase; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant covers the remaining eligible portion of the project. The award is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility for nonprimary airports. Performance of work occurs in Knoxville, Iowa, with an ultimate completion date of June 9, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding one fuel tank and one 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 infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with knoxville, iowa.