Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Union, South Carolina a $2.53M project grant on September 12, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 3,500 linear feet of existing paved Runway 5/23 at Union County Airport. The project, with a completion date of September 11, 2029, will maintain structural integrity of the runway pavement and minimize foreign object debris to extend the facility's operational useful life. This award funds the final construction phase of the runway rehabilitation effort, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant providing funding for the remaining eligible project costs.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide through traditional annual appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and COVID-19 relief grants. The program aligns with FAA strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive system of public-use airports to meet civil aeronautics needs. County of Union, as the awardee, is responsible for project execution, contract management, and compliance with federal reporting requirements, including periodic updates on project bidding, contract awards, work progress, and completion status.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,500 feet of existing paved runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. . This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consist of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with union, south carolina.