Expand apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $197,734.74 to the City of Rock Hill under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 24, 2025, to support the expansion of general aviation terminal apron infrastructure. This Phase 1 award funds the design phase for expanding the existing airport apron by 10,502 square yards to accommodate additional based aircraft operations. The project is scheduled for completion by June 23, 2029, and will benefit airports serving Rock Hill, South Carolina.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal grants to develop, maintain, and modernize airport infrastructure nationwide, with a focus on enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. The City of Rock Hill, a qualified municipal government entity with demonstrated capacity in administering federal transportation infrastructure grants, will manage this design phase as a prerequisite to potential future construction phases for the apron expansion project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing general aviation terminal apron an additional 10,502 square yards to accommodate more based aircraft. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rock hill, south carolina.