Construct or improve fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded Virginia Aviation Associates, LLC $237,947.37 on May 21, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund the final construction phase of a fuel farm expansion at Hampton Roads Executive Airport in Chesapeake, Virginia.

The project expands an existing fuel farm by adding two fuel tanks with two self-service pumps and associated apron pavement. This award funds a portion of construction costs; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant (CFDA 20.106) funds the remaining eligible construction expenses. The expansion is designed to enhance the airport's revenue generation and self-sustainability as a nonprimary public-use facility.

The period of performance runs through May 20, 2030. Virginia Aviation Associates, a self-certified small disadvantaged business, operates Hampton Roads Executive Airport and receives federal infrastructure funding exclusively through FAA grant programs. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, allocates up to $500 million nationally for nonprimary airport projects including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability improvements, and terminal and roadway projects. Environmental impact assessments and preapplication coordination are required; projects are generally completed within two to three years of award.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding 2 fuel tanks with 2 self service pumps and associated apron pavement to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the construction phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chesapeake, virginia.