The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded $144,210.53 to the City of McCook on March 9, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new fuel farm at McCook's nonprimary airport. The project adds two fuel storage tanks, two self-service pumps, and associated apron pavement for a new fuel type to enable the airport to generate revenue and operate more self-sustainably. Work is performed in McCook, Nebraska, with an ultimate completion date of July 20, 2029. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant and additional Airport Infrastructure Grant fund the remaining eligible project costs. The assistance type is a Project Grant.