Rehabilitate taxiway lighting; rehabilitate runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Kershaw $507,698.95 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 3, 2025, to rehabilitate and extend the useful life of existing runway and taxiway lighting infrastructure at Camden Municipal Airport in Camden, South Carolina. This project grant represents a portion of the final construction phase, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2, 2029.

The grant funds the rehabilitation of Runway 6/24 lighting systems and Taxiway A lighting systems. These infrastructure improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining safe and efficient airport operations while modernizing aging airport facilities. As the recipient, Kershaw County will be responsible for project management, compliance with federal reporting requirements, and retention of accounting records and documentation for the specified retention periods outlined in the grant agreement.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates existing runway 6/24 lighting to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing taxiway a lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. 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 project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with camden, south carolina.