Rehabilitate taxiway; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded Charleston Regional Airport District $2,430,669.47 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 8, 2025, to complete the final construction phase of critical airfield infrastructure rehabilitation at Charleston International Airport. The project encompasses the rehabilitation of 3,700 feet of existing paved Runway 17/35 and 4,500 feet of existing paved Taxiway A to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the useful life of these essential airport facilities. The project is scheduled for completion by July 7, 2029.

This grant directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing aging airport infrastructure critical to maintaining safe and efficient operations at the Charleston International Airport serving the South Carolina region. The infrastructure investments funded through this award align with the Airport Improvement Program's core mission to develop and maintain a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,700 feet of existing paved runway 17/35 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 4,500 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend 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 mount pleasant, south carolina.