Rehabilitate taxiway lighting; reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct runway visual guidance system; rehabilitate runway lighting

The County of Saluda received $840,788.42 in federal funding through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration, with an award date of July 29, 2025 and a completion deadline of July 28, 2029. This Project Grant funds the final construction phase of critical airfield infrastructure improvements at Saluda County Airport, which includes reconstruction of the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system for Runway 01/19 at both runway thresholds, rehabilitation of existing Runway 01/19 lighting systems to extend operational life, rehabilitation of taxiway designation lighting, and replacement of one airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life.

The project addresses necessary infrastructure modernization by replacing systems that have exhausted their functional lifespan with updated equipment to enhance airport safety and operational capabilities. All work will be performed in Saluda, South Carolina, with the County of Saluda serving as the awardee and grant administrator. These improvements are consistent with the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the nationwide system of public-use airports serving civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 01/19, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project rehabilitates existing runway 01/19 lighting to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing taxiway designation lighting to extend its useful life. This project replaces 1 existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of 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 saluda, south carolina.