Photo – Hooker Municipal Airport and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics celebrated a $1,000,000 upgrade to the airport’s fuel system on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The improvement replaced outdated and unreliable fuel tanks.
Hooker Municipal Airport, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), officially celebrated a major infrastructure upgrade with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new, self-service 100LL and Jet A fuel system Nov. 17, 2025.
The replacement of the airport’s outdated and unreliable fuel tanks was essential for enhancing operational capabilities and meeting current fuel industry safety standards. The prior Jet A tank had already been removed from service, and the 100LL system required frequent maintenance. The new, modern fuel system provides a cost-effective and practical solution designed to accommodate a variety of air traffic ranging from single-engine piston aircraft to turboprop agricultural spraying aircraft to medical transport helicopters and beyond.
“Thanks to the forethought and vision of the Oklahoma Legislature and state leadership, which have supported critical airport improvements and pro-growth aviation infrastructure initiatives across the state, we’re able to see updates like Hooker’s new fuel system,” said Grayson Ardies, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics executive director, highlighting the importance of the project. “The new fuel system replaces the older infrastructure and we’re confident it will attract and better serve a greater volume of pilots and businesses in Oklahoma’s panhandle.”
The project, valued at about $1 million, was made possible through a collaborative funding effort. About $513,000 was provided by the ODAA, around $415,000 was provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the local airport sponsor covered a little more than $97,000.
“This is a major step forward for the Hooker Municipal Airport,” said Aaron Witt, Hooker mayor. “Modernizing our fueling system and providing our airport users with access to reliable equipment is a crucial investment in the future. We are excited to see the positive impact it will have on the airport and the entire Hooker community.”
The improvement is administered through ODAA’s five-year Airport Construction Program (ACP). The ACP is provided in cooperation with the FAA and airport sponsors to develop and maintain a robust statewide airport system supporting Oklahoma’s business, transportation and commerce. More information about the ACP can be found under the airports section on the ODAA website at oklahoma.gov/aerospace.
Located about a mile west of Hooker’s central business district, the public airport covers 364 acres and features one runway measuring 3,311 feet long by 60 feet wide. Hooker Municipal is home to nine based aircraft and sees about 6,000 take-offs and landings annually.
