Construct/expand fuel farm

The City of McCook received a $615,789.47 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 21, 2025, to construct a new fuel farm facility at McCook's non-primary airport. The project involves installing two fuel storage tanks, two self-service fuel pumps, and associated apron pavement to support a new fuel type at the airport. The grant funds a portion of the total project scope, with additional eligible costs covered through a companion Airport Improvement Program grant. The project is scheduled for completion by July 20, 2029.

This infrastructure investment will enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and operational self-sufficiency by providing expanded fueling services to airport users. The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Central Region office, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to maintain a comprehensive system of public-use airports that meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits for communities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new pump fuel facility at a non primary airport by adding 2 fuel tanks and 2 self service pumps and associated apron pavement for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. 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 mccook, nebraska.