Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Port Of Whitman County $324,080 on July 20, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new fuel farm at Colfax-associated nonprimary airport facilities.

The project funds Phase 1 construction of one fuel tank and associated apron pavement for a new fuel type to enhance airport revenue generation and self-sustainability. This award covers a portion of eligible Phase 1 costs; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The project qualifies for expanded eligibility under the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Work is performed in Colfax, Washington, with an ultimate completion date of July 19, 2030. Port Of Whitman County is a public port authority and child entity of Whitman County government that functions as a federal grant recipient focused on airport infrastructure improvements and environmental remediation within the county.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding one fuel tank and associated apron pavement 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 infrastructure investments and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with colfax, washington.