Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Grant County $285,125.26 on June 10, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new fuel farm at John Day Airport in Oregon. The project adds a 15,000-gallon Avgas fuel tank, a 15,000-gallon Jet A fuel tank, self-service pumps, and 444 square yards of fuel apron pavement to enable the airport to generate revenue and operate more self-sustainably. This award funds Phase 2 construction and is part of a larger project; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant (CFDA 20.116) awarded the same day funds the remaining eligible project portion. The funding is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility for nonprimary airports. The period of performance runs through June 9, 2030, with work performed in John Day, Oregon. Grant County, the recipient, operates the Grant County Regional Airport and U.S. Forest Service Airbase joint facility. The obligation amount is $285,125.26.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding a 15,000-gallon avgas fuel tank and a 15,000-gallon jet a fuel tank and self-service pumps and associated 444 square yard fuel apron pavement for a new fuel type 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. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. 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 john day, oregon.