Glasgow Municipal Airport (KGLW) in Kentucky is set to undergo a major upgrade thanks to $1.2 million in state funding for a “much-needed” fuel system replacement project, according to state aviation officials.
The funding will be used to replace the aging system with a modern above ground fueling infrastructure that meets all current fueling and environmental regulations and enhances operations at the airport, airport officials noted.
The current fueling system, which consists of two 10,000-gallon underground fuel tanks that store jet fuel and avgas, has been in place for 31 years and has now exceeded its useful life, according to airport officials.
Glasgow is one of only two underground fueling systems left in the state, making this replacement “an essential step toward sustainability and future-proofing airport operations,” officials added.
KGLW is one of 58 public use airports in Kentucky and funding for the project is being administered by the Kentucky Department of Aviation (KDA). Since 2019, nearly $1.9 million in state funds have been invested at the airport for other improvement projects, including apron reconstruction, T-hangar site grading, and replacing a rotating beacon.
“The Glasgow airport is an important economic driver for Barren County and surrounding counties, with over 41,000 takeoffs and landings annually and an economic contribution exceeding $9 million each year,” said KDA Commissioner Mark Carter.
The project will start once the airport awards a contract for the construction of the new fuel system, state aviation officials said.
For more information: Transportation.Ky.gov/Aviation
