Board hears plan to remove aging fuel farm; temporary closure with state to start process

Aug 26, 2026

Airport manager said the airport will enter a temporary closure with the state giving 12 months to remove old fuel tanks; estimated local eligible state oil funding and possible reallocation of leftover taxiway funds could help pay removal costs.

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Airport manager Zach Papp told the board the airport plans to enter a temporary closure with the state to allow removal of an aging fuel farm and tanks. He said the temporary closure gives the airport 12 months to remove tanks and complete the closure process.

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