Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation a Project Grant of $613,093.68 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 26, 2029. This award provides state block grant program funding to support the construction and expansion of fuel farm infrastructure at nonprimary airports throughout Pennsylvania. As the administrative recipient, PennDOT will manage sub-awards to eligible airports within the state block grant program, enabling critical fuel storage and distribution improvements that support airport operations and aviation safety.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered through the FAA's Eastern Region, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs. This funding enables Pennsylvania airports to enhance their fuel handling capabilities, a foundational element of airport operational infrastructure. The four-year project period accommodates design, permitting, construction, and project closeout activities necessary to complete fuel farm improvements at participating nonprimary airports across the Commonwealth.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of pennsylvania to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the pennsylvania state block grant program.