Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $615,789.47 to the Town of Stevensville under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 18, 2025, for the construction and expansion of fuel infrastructure at Stevensville Airport (32S), a nonprimary airport in Montana. The project involves installing one 12,000-gallon fuel tank, one self-service pump, and associated apron pavement to support the distribution of 100LL aviation gasoline (avgas). This infrastructure development is designed to enhance the airport's operational self-sustainability by generating revenue through fuel sales.

The grant was awarded under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and has a project completion deadline of August 17, 2029. The fuel farm construction represents a capital infrastructure investment typical of FAA Airport Improvement Program awards, which support the development and modernization of public-use airport facilities across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems to ensure adequate capacity for civil aeronautics. The Town of Stevensville's demonstrated experience managing airport infrastructure projects positions the municipality as the grant recipient responsible for project execution and compliance with federal reporting and record retention requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding one 12,000 gallon fuel tank and one self service pump and associated apron pavement for new 100LL avgas fuel 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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with stevensville, montana.