Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded $326,071.58 to the City of Cherokee, operating through its Cherokee Aviation Authority, on July 14, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to expand an existing fuel farm at Cherokee Airport in Cherokee, Iowa by adding two fuel tanks for a new fuel type to enhance airport revenue generation and self-sustainability.

The project is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility for nonprimary airports. This grant funds a portion of the total project; a companion Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Work is performed in Cherokee, IA 51012. The period of performance extends through July 13, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant, awarded as a lump sum with reimbursement upon application for expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding two fuel tanks 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 total project. . 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 cherokee, iowa.