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Airport manager warns 2026 fuel sales likely to fall after 18% drop in 100LL and 60% drop in Jet A
Summary
Airport Manager Lori L. Curless told the board that 100LL sales are down about 18% year over year and Jet A sales are down about 60%; she cited global market instability and completion of local development as likely drivers and said staff will share AWOS specifications with the board.
Airport Manager Lori L. Curless reported to the Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners on May 20 that fuel sales are down sharply compared with 2025 and that the trend is likely to affect 2026 revenue projections.
Ms. Curless said 100LL (avgas) sales have declined by about 18% year over year and Jet A sales are down about 60%. She told the board LIFT Academy fuel uplifts have slowed in 2026 compared with 2025. Ms. Curless cited market instability related to conflicts in the Middle East and the completion of local development projects as factors that reduce local fuel demand.
Commissioner Allen asked about fuel pricing and marketing efforts to draw aircraft from nearby airports; Ms. Curless said she would provide the board with FAA equipment specifications for the proposed AWOS and continue updates on fuel volumes and mitigation measures. Ms. Curless also updated the board on perimeter fencing and hangar-repair work and said she had coordinated with the city and county to ensure approaches, runways and infrastructure are protected under pending zoning legislation requiring zoning within five miles of the airport.
Board members requested further data on fuel pricing, competitor airports and potential marketing options; Ms. Curless will supply additional details to the board.
