Environmental mitigation; construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar; construct taxilane

The Charleston County Airport District, doing business as Charleston International Airport, received a $833,333.34 project grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106).

The grant funds the construction of new T-hangar facilities and taxi lanes to provide aircraft storage, maintenance, and service. Specifically, the award supports the initial site preparation phase for a new 20,370 square foot, 9-unit T-hangar and a 32,600 square foot, 15-unit T-hangar. It also covers three new 25-foot wide taxi lanes connecting an existing parking area to the hangars. The grant funds 1.4 wetland mitigation credits associated with development. The facilities are intended to generate revenue and increase the airport's self-sufficiency. Completion is scheduled for July 11, 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 20,370 square foot 9-unit t-hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance, or service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. . This project constructs a new 32,600 square foot 15-unit t-hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance, or service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. . This project constructs three 25 foot wide taxilanes to connect an existing parking area to new hangars. . This project includes the purchase of 1.4 wetland mitigation credits for the new t-hangars and new asphalt taxilanes. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of site preparation. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of site preparation. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mount pleasant, south carolina.