Construct/expand fuel farm

Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Mapleton, operating the Mapleton Municipal Airport, received a $119,454.74 project grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. The award was obligated on August 7, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 6, 2029. This grant funds the construction and expansion of an existing fuel farm at the nonprimary airport, including the installation of one self-service pump to expand availability of fuel services.

The project is designed to enhance the airport's operational sustainability and revenue generation capabilities while addressing critical airside infrastructure needs. The awardee has adequately financed the airside infrastructure components independently, and this grant funds a portion of the eligible project costs. The remaining eligible project expenses are funded through an associated IIJA grant. Upon completion, the expanded fuel farm will improve service availability for aircraft operators and support the airport's financial self-sufficiency objectives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs/expands an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport 1 self service pumps to expand availability of an existing 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 project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mapleton, iowa.