Construct/expand fuel farm

The Port of Grays Harbor received a $386,000 Project Grant awarded on August 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. This Phase 2 award funds the design of a new fuel farm at Hoquiam-Bowerman Airport, a nonprimary airport located in Aberdeen, Washington. The project will support the planning and design for constructing two fuel storage tanks and associated apron pavement infrastructure to accommodate a new fuel type, enabling the airport to enhance operational self-sustainability through increased revenue generation.

This grant is authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions, which broadened funding opportunities for airport infrastructure development beyond traditional projects. The design phase is expected to be completed by August 17, 2029, providing the technical foundation for subsequent construction phases that will support the airport's long-term operational and financial objectives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding two fuel tanks 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 investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hoquiam, washington.