Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Cherokee, operating through its Cherokee Aviation Authority, $445,810.53 on July 14, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct and expand a fuel farm at Cherokee Airport in Iowa.

The project adds two fuel tanks for a new fuel type to an existing fuel farm at the nonprimary airport, enabling the airport to generate additional revenue and operate with greater financial self-sufficiency. The grant funds a portion of the eligible project costs; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The airside infrastructure needs of the airport have been financed by the sponsor.

Performance occurs at Cherokee, Iowa 51012. The period of performance extends from the award date through July 13, 2030. This grant is subject to future-year appropriations and carries a twenty-year airport layout plan retention requirement and three-year post-completion record retention requirement, consistent with 2 CFR 200 audit and documentation standards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant includes future year funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. 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. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the project. This grant is associated with airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cherokee, iowa.