Expand apron

The City of Hartsville Finance Department received a $157,894.74 project grant awarded on September 18, 2025, 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 grant funds Phase 1 design services for the expansion of the general aviation apron at Hartsville Regional Airport by an additional 5,701 square yards to accommodate increased aircraft operations. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of the eligible project costs, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible construction and development expenses. The apron expansion project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while enhancing the airport's capacity to serve civil aeronautics needs in the Hartsville region. The awardee has demonstrated substantial experience managing FAA airport infrastructure grants, including previous awards for runway rehabilitation and apron expansion initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing general aviation apron an additional 5,701 square yards to accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. 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 hartsville, south carolina.