Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $144,210.53 to Pickens County, South Carolina on May 26, 2026 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) for the final reimbursement phase of a new 13,200 square foot sponsor-owned hangar constructed for aircraft storage and maintenance at Pickens County Airport. The project, completed in December 2023, generates revenue to support airport self-sustainability. The award qualifies for expanded eligibility under the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Place of performance is Pickens, South Carolina. The period of performance extends through May 25, 2030. This is a project grant assistance type, with reimbursement applied upon application for expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 13,200 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investments and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds the final phase of reimbursement for the project which was completed in december 2023. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pickens, south carolina.