Reconstruct airfield drainage/erosion control

The County of Beaufort received a Project Grant award of $1,463,756.84 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective July 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 28, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of a project to reconstruct airfield drainage and erosion control infrastructure at airports associated with Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The project addresses drainage structures that have reached the end of their useful lives, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining the nation's airport infrastructure system.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Office of Airports, provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide. This award represents a targeted infrastructure investment in regional airport systems, with the construction phase expected to restore critical drainage and erosion control systems essential to safe airfield operations and long-term environmental protection.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs drainage structures that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hilton head island, south carolina.