Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded $576,077.89 to the City of Knoxville, Iowa on June 19, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new fuel farm at Knoxville Municipal Airport. The project adds one fuel tank, one self-service pump, and associated apron pavement to introduce a new fuel type, enabling the airport to increase revenue and approach self-sustainability. This grant funds a portion of the final construction phase, with a companion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant funding the remaining eligible portion of the project. Work is performed at Knoxville, Iowa, with an ultimate completion date of June 9, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program supports sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system of airport infrastructure adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant includes future year funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. 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. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with knoxville, iowa.