Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Berkeley County, South Carolina a Project Grant of $273,723.16 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 10, 2029. This grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for obstruction marking, lighting, and removal at an airport in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Specifically, the project removes trees identified by the FAA as obstructions to bring the airport into conformity with current federal aviation safety standards.

This grant represents partial federal funding for the overall obstruction removal project, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible portion of the work. Upon completion, the project will enhance airport safety and compliance with current FAA standards, supporting the continued operational viability of the regional airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes trees identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. 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 moncks corner, south carolina.