Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $650,000 to the Port Townsend Port of through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 15, 2025, for the construction and expansion of fuel farm infrastructure at Port Townsend Airport, a nonprimary airport in Port Townsend, Washington. The primary deliverable consists of installing a new 15,000-gallon fuel tank to expand the availability of existing fuel types at the airport. This infrastructure improvement is designed to enhance the airport's operational self-sustainability by generating additional revenue through expanded fuel sales capabilities.

The project qualifies for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expanded eligibility provisions and is scheduled for completion by September 14, 2029. By expanding fueling capacity, this investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits while maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports. The Port of Port Townsend, a local government-owned port authority, will serve as the grant recipient responsible for project implementation and compliance with standard FAA reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding a 15,000-gallon fuel tank to expand availability of an existing 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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with port townsend, washington.