Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded O'Neill Municipal Airport a Project Grant of $631,578.95 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 15, 2029. This grant funds the construction of a new fuel farm at the nonprimary airport in O'Neill, Nebraska, including the installation of two self-service fuel pumps and associated apron pavement for a new fuel type. The project is designed to enhance the airport's operational self-sufficiency by generating revenue through fuel sales operations.

This project represents a portion of a larger infrastructure initiative, with complementary funding from an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. The fuel farm expansion addresses the airport's airside infrastructure needs, which have been adequately financed by the airport sponsor for other critical facilities. The grant directly benefits the O'Neill region by supporting the airport's capacity to sustain operations and maintain its role as a critical transportation and economic asset for the local community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding 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. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This project is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with O'neill, nebraska.