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Committee discusses adding unleaded aviation fuel; ownership of tanks unclear on East side
Summary
Members discussed potential to add unleaded aviation fuel (UL fuel) or mogas, and whether FBOs or the county own existing tanks. A tenant said East‑side tanks were paid for by Peter Prince Aviation LLC, while the county owns the West‑side farm.
Committee members raised the possibility of upgrading the airport’s fuel farm to offer unleaded aviation fuel (UL fuel) or mogas and discussed constraints in vendor contracts.
One participant asked whether FBOs or the county own the on‑field tanks. Bruce Sheng, who spoke from the audience, said he believed the East‑side tanks were paid for by Peter Prince Aviation LLC and that the county paid for the West‑side fuel farm. "They were not paid by the county... On the West Side, the county paid for that fuel farm, but they were not on the East Side," Sheng said.
Board members noted the local sale volume for turbine (Jet A) fuel is relatively small—an FBO representative estimated roughly 3,500 to 4,000 gallons per year—and discussed whether contract terms with the current fuel provider, identified as Titan, would permit a change in product. Committee members suggested staff check existing contracts and ownership records before pursuing upgrades.
One committee member urged exploring new UL fuel tanks or a separate fuel farm; staff agreed more information on ownership, vendor contracts and demand would be needed before any recommendation.
No formal action was taken; staff said they will research tank ownership, vendor contract terms, and usage volumes.
