Rehabilitate runway

The City of Aiken received $869,263.16 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This project grant, awarded on August 25, 2025, funds the final construction phase of a runway rehabilitation project at Aiken's municipal airport. The project encompasses the rehabilitation of 5,500 feet of existing paved Runway 7/25 to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris accumulation, and extend the runway's useful life through August 24, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of the overall construction funding, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible construction costs. The FAA's investment in this infrastructure project aligns with the agency's strategic objectives of maintaining safe and efficient airport operations while supporting long-term economic benefits for the Aiken, South Carolina region. As a municipal government recipient, the City of Aiken is responsible for project management, contractor oversight, and compliance with FAA reporting requirements, including documentation of project expenditures and progress milestones throughout the four-year performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,500 feet of existing paved runway 7/25 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with aiken, south carolina.