Rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Oconee County, South Carolina a $4.97 million project grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 12, 2025, to rehabilitate 5,500 linear feet of Taxiway A at the Seneca airport. The project will address pavement structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris through construction activities designed to extend the taxiway's operational life. This grant funds the final construction phase of the taxiway rehabilitation, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The work is expected to be completed by September 11, 2029.

The rehabilitation project represents a critical infrastructure investment in regional airport operations, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence at a civilian public-use airport. As the awardee and parent organization, Oconee County will be responsible for project implementation, compliance reporting, and maintenance of airport records throughout the grant agreement period, which typically extends 20 years for airport infrastructure grants.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,500 feet of the existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to 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 infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with seneca, south carolina.