Rehabilitate taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded a Project Grant of $452,823.16 to Clarendon County, South Carolina, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 9, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 8, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of a taxilane rehabilitation project at Manning Municipal Airport that will restore 594 feet of existing T-hangar taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project directly benefits airport infrastructure at facilities associated with Manning, South Carolina, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This award represents a typical mid-sized infrastructure investment within the program's scope, which generally ranges from approximately $300,000 for design-phase projects to over $90 million for major construction initiatives. Clarendon County has been a significant recipient of FAA grants through this program, utilizing previous awards to fund taxiway and taxilane pavement rehabilitation, obstruction removal, and facility upgrades at Manning Municipal Airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 594 feet of existing t-hangar taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with manning, south carolina.