Reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Kershaw County $157,894.74 on August 20, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund design work for apron reconstruction at Camden Municipal Airport in Camden, South Carolina.

The grant finances Phase 1 design activities for reconstructing 47,000 square yards of existing main apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. A companion Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. The award supports the nationwide system of public-use airports through investment in airport infrastructure that advances long-term economic benefits and civil aeronautics capacity.

Performance runs through August 19, 2030, with work performed at Camden, SC 29020. Kershaw County, a local government entity registered in SAM.gov, serves as the recipient and has demonstrated a concentrated track record of airport infrastructure development through prior FAA Airport Improvement Program grants at Camden Municipal Airport, including runway rehabilitation, lighting system upgrades, and airport master plan updates.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 47,000 square yards of the existing main apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with camden, south carolina.