Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Grant County $164,430.53 on June 10, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct Phase 2 of a fuel farm at John Day Airport in Oregon.

The project constructs a new fuel farm by adding a 15,000-gallon AVGAS tank, a 15,000-gallon Jet A tank, self-service pumps, and 444 square yards of fuel apron pavement. The work supports airport revenue generation and self-sufficiency at the nonprimary airport. This grant funds the construction phase; an associated airport infrastructure grant funds the remaining eligible project costs.

Grant County, doing business as Grant County Treasurer, is the recipient. Work is performed at John Day, Oregon 97845, with an ultimate completion date of June 9, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding 15,000-GAL 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 grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure 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.