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Clovis plans fuel‑farm refurbishment; state aviation funding cited, temporary fueling plans outlined
Summary
Airport staff reported a Notice to Proceed for a fuel‑farm refurbishment that will replace piping, pumps and tanks (14–16 month lead time on tanks) and said they plan temporary waivers and operational measures during a brief on‑site installation window.
Clovis airport staff told the Veil Aviation Board they have issued a Notice to Proceed for a fuel‑farm refurbishment that will replace piping, pumps and tanks; staff said the tanks have a 14–16 month lead time and construction could begin as early as October 2025.
Innovative Fuels is the on‑station contractor, staff said, and the airport is pursuing installation of a Scully overfill prevention system so a second jet‑A truck can be returned to service. "With that Scully system installed, we'll be able to have a second vehicle," said Chris (airport staff).
Funding and timing: Chris said the project is expected to be a mix of FAA and state funding but did not provide exact amounts. Board member Johnston told the board that "state aviation is paying for the fuel farm 100%." The transcript therefore contains two attributions: staff's description of mixed funding and Johnston's statement that state aviation funds the project in full.
Impact on fueling: Staff said the on‑site portion of the upgrade is a short, 3–4 day operation because much of the system will be prefabricated and set in place after being assembled in Amarillo. During that period the airport will request a temporary waiver from the fire marshal to operate with the capacity available on its two trucks. "They're gonna build everything up in Amarillo, and they're gonna truck it in, and basically just set it in," Chris said.
Why it matters: The fuel‑farm work is a multi‑phase project with long lead times for tanks; staff said coordinating temporary fueling capacity and safety waivers is necessary to avoid service interruptions for carriers and medevac operations.
Other notes: Staff reported that an out‑of‑service Jet‑A refill truck does not meet current standards and remains unavailable until modifications are completed or waivers granted. The airport said it has served some heli‑medevac operators from trucked fuel deliveries rather than the self‑service pump.
