Rehabilitate runway

This $166,667 federal Project Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the design phase of a runway rehabilitation project at the Bennettsville Airport in Bennettsville, South Carolina. The project will rehabilitate 5,003 feet of the existing paved Runway 07/25 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, thereby extending the runway's useful life. This grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with the remaining eligible costs supported by a separate bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant. The grant was awarded on September 16, 2024, with a targeted ultimate completion date of September 15, 2028. The award recipient is the County of Marlboro, a local government entity in Bennettsville, South Carolina, which has a history of leveraging FAA grants for airport infrastructure improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,003 feet of existing paved runway 07/25 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bennettsville, south carolina.