Improve/modify/rehabilitate contract tower

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), provides $273,045 to the County of Beaufort, South Carolina to improve and rehabilitate the contract tower at Hilton Head Island Airport. The project will replace outdated systems and equipment to enable safer and more efficient airport operations. The funding supports the construction phase of this project, which is expected to be completed by June 21, 2027. As a local government entity, the County of Beaufort has previously received federal grants and contracts to provide law enforcement services, stormwater management, and other services at the Hilton Head Island Airport and in the local community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project improves the existing contract tower, by replacing outdated systems and equipment, to enable safer and more efficient operations. . This grant funds the construction phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hilton head island, south carolina.