Extend/expand taxiway

The County of Beaufort received a formula grant award of $257,073.68 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant funds the design phase of a taxiway expansion project at Hilton Head Island Airport, which will extend existing Taxiway A by 1,647 feet to bring the facility into conformity with current FAA standards.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. Under this award, the County of Beaufort will develop comprehensive design plans and specifications for the taxiway extension, with the first phase focused on planning and engineering activities. Upon successful design completion, this project will position the airport for subsequent construction phases, enhancing operational capacity and safety at this civilian public-use airport while supporting long-term economic benefits for the Beaufort region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway a by an additional 1,647 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with beaufort, south carolina.