Hilton Head Island Airport awarded $300,000 Infrastructure Grant

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (WTOC) – Tuesday, Beaufort County announced that Hilton Head Island Airport has been awarded $300,000 via a competitive grant through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

This funding is intended to modernize critical components of airport owned air traffic control towers.

The $300,000 investment will enable the airport to rehabilitate and upgrade essential building components, including the roof, carpet, HVAC systems, bathrooms, security system, exterior doors, lightning protection, and tower antennas.

These upgrades will improve safety and functionality for airport staff and travelers alike, ensuring the facility continues to meet the needs of the growing Hilton Head Island community.

Beaufort County officials said that this funding marks a significant step toward maintaining a safe, efficient, and modern facility to serve the Lowcountry.

“We’re thankful for this funding at the Hilton Head Island Airport,” said Jon Rembold, Airports Director for Beaufort County. “The project will improve the quality of the ‘work life’ at the Tower, which translates into continued excellent service for the flying public. The Tower staff deserves these upgrades.”

The funding is part of a $20 million FAA initiative to modernize airport-owned air traffic control towers across the country.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law prioritizes investments in regional airports like Hilton Head Island, which support local economies, commercial and cargo flights, emergency services, and flight training.

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