Construct or improve fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Kanab, Utah a Project Grant in the amount of $378,947.37 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 12, 2025, with a project completion deadline of August 11, 2029. This award funds Phase 2 construction activities for the expansion of an existing pump fuel facility at Kanab Municipal Airport, a non-primary airport. Specifically, the project involves adding one new fuel tank to accommodate an additional fuel type, enhancing the airport's revenue-generating capacity and operational self-sufficiency. This grant represents a portion of the eligible project costs, with the remaining eligible expenses funded through a companion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Airport Grant award.

The project qualifies for funding under the FAA's expanded eligibility criteria established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is administered through the FAA's Northwest Mountain Region office. The fuel farm expansion will directly benefit the Kanab, Utah region by improving airport infrastructure and supporting long-term economic development through enhanced airport operational capabilities. The award to the City of Kanab reflects its established track record of successful airport infrastructure management, having previously received approximately $2.09 million in Airport Improvement Program funding since 2021 for related airport modernization initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing pump fuel facility at a non primary airport by adding one fuel tank 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 bipartisan infrastructure law's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kanab, utah.