Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Port of Tillamook Bay $157,894.74 on May 26, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct Phase 3 of a fuel farm expansion at Tillamook Airport in Oregon.

The project constructs a new fuel farm by adding two 12,000-gallon fuel tanks—one for Avgas and one for Jet-A fuel—along with two self-service pumps and associated apron pavement. The work supports airport revenue generation and self-sustainability at the nonprimary airport. This award funds construction only; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Port of Tillamook Bay is the recipient and ultimate beneficiary of the award.

The period of performance runs from May 26, 2026, through May 25, 2030. Place of performance is Tillamook, Oregon. The assistance type is a Project Grant, classified as such under the Airport Improvement Program, which supports infrastructure investments in public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding two 12,000-gallon fuel tanks one avgas and one jet-a fuel with two 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 phase 3, 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 tillamook, oregon.