Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

On August 22, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southern Region awarded a Project Grant of $322,128.42 to the County of Beaufort for obstruction marking, lighting, and removal activities at Hilton Head Island Airport. Under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs, this award funds Phase 1 of a project designed to remove structures and properties identified by the FAA as obstructions to bring the airport into conformity with current federal standards.

The primary deliverable under this grant is an environmental assessment to support the obstruction removal initiative. The project timeline extends through August 21, 2029, providing the County of Beaufort with federal funding to conduct necessary environmental compliance work prior to the removal phase. This funding enables the airport to address safety and operational conformity requirements established by the FAA, thereby supporting the agency's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence in the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes structures and properties identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of an environmental assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hilton head island, south carolina.