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Habersham County Airport Commission weighs new fuel tank as leaded avgas phases out

The county's airport commission is preparing for the industry shift away from leaded aviation fuel, a move that could require a new tank costing roughly $150,000.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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The Habersham County Airport Commission discussed plans for phasing out 100LL leaded aviation fuel, along with the need for a new fuel tank and a fuel supplier contract. A self-contained replacement tank would likely cost around $150,000 installed.

SourcesMeeting5239_20260609115205311.pdf

Two months later, the commission again discussed the need for a new Avgas fuel tank, noting that as the industry transitions to unleaded fuel, obtaining leaded Avgas will become increasingly difficult and that preparations for a new tank need to begin.

SourcesMeeting5242_20260811103015311.pdf

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Need for new Avgas fuel tank as industry transitions to unleaded fuel

as the industry begins transitioning to unleaded fuel, getting leaded Avgas is only going to become mote difficult. We need to begin preparations for getting a new fuel tank.

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MinutesMeeting5242_20260811103015311.pdfas the industry begins transitioning to unleaded fuel, getting leaded Avgas is only going to become mote difficult. We need to begin preparations for getting a new fuel tank.
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Planning for 100LL fuel phase-out, new fuel tank, and fuel supplier contract

a new self-contained fuel tank would likely cost approximately $150,000 installed

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MinutesMeeting5239_20260609115205311.pdfa new self-contained fuel tank would likely cost approximately $150,000 installed

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