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Kenai commission debates fueling future as Crowley signals limited self‑serve service
Summary
Commissioners discussed replacing aging pumps and issuing an RFP for temporary fueling after Crowley said self‑serve sales do not justify a $200k–$300k infrastructure upgrade; staff will seek FAA approvals and report back in December.
Kenai Airport commissioners spent the bulk of their Nov. 13 meeting weighing how to maintain aircraft fueling after the current operator signaled it cannot justify costly upgrades to continue self‑service sales.
Mary (airport staff) told the commission the underground pump system has reached the end of its useful life and Crowley — the airport’s current fuel operator — reported limited revenues for the pumps and rising compliance costs. "They just don't make any money off those pumps," Mary said, estimating Crowley’s historical pump revenue at about $20,000 from avgas and roughly $30,000 from jet fuel. She said Crowley also raised union and…
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