Rehabilitate runway lighting

This Project Grant award of $584,186.32, obligated on July 29, 2025, funds the final construction phase of runway lighting rehabilitation at Andrews Airport in Andrews, South Carolina. Administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs, the grant supports the rehabilitation of existing Runway 18/36 lighting infrastructure. The project is designed to extend the useful life of the airport's lighting systems and will be completed by July 28, 2029.

The County of Georgetown, the awardee, will deliver the construction services necessary to rehabilitate the runway lighting infrastructure. This project directly benefits Andrews Airport and regional aviation operations by modernizing critical ground infrastructure that supports safe and efficient airport operations. The award supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate public-use airport infrastructure within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates existing runway 18/36 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with andrews, south carolina.