Airport fuel system failure and above-ground storage project
Delaware
Summary
The airport's 30-year-old underground fuel tanks are at the end of their useful life — a 2021 fuel contamination incident already disrupted service. A $1.3 million first phase would build an above-ground fuel farm, with the state asked to fund $750,000; without the grant, the city may face footing the whole bill.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city would owe roughly $550,000 if the $750,000 state grant is awarded; the full $1.3 million if not.
Pilots, flight schools and jet operators who depend on reliable fuel availability at the airport.
If the project stalls, airport fuel sales could cease, harming operations and customers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee - Sep 1, 2026
The airport's 30-year-old underground jet fuel tank has corroded again, forcing shutdown of one tank. A phased above-ground fuel facility (~$1.2 million first phase, ~$750,000 per additional tank) is proposed; without it, an airport that can't sell fuel isn't an airport.
Airport Commission - Jul 16, 2026
The airport's 30-year-old underground fuel tanks are at the end of their useful life — a 2021 fuel contamination incident already disrupted service. A $1.3 million first phase would build an above-ground fuel farm, with the state asked to fund $750,000; without the grant, the city may face footing the whole bill.
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