Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Phillipsburg $474,060 on August 24, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct and expand a fuel farm at Phillipsburg Municipal Airport in Phillipsburg, Kansas.

The project adds two fuel tanks, one self-service pump station, and associated apron pavement to enable the airport to generate revenue and increase financial self-sufficiency. This award funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The period of performance runs through August 23, 2030. Work is performed at Phillipsburg, KS 67661. The project benefits the airport and the community of Phillipsburg. The sponsor has already funded the airport's airside infrastructure needs through other means.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding two fuel tanks, one self-service pumps and associated apron pavement 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 total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with phillipsburg, kansas.