City of Orangeburg to Receive $4,388,494 Grant from FAA for Airport Runway Rehabilitation

(Orangeburg Municipal Airport photo courtesy city of Orangeburg)

The city of Orangeburg, South Carolina, has been awarded a $4,388,494 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

The grant, facilitated in partnership with Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), will fund a portion of the final phase of runway rehabilitation at Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB).

Officials said the project will rehabilitate 5,399 feet of the existing paved Runway 17/35, ensuring the runway maintains structural integrity and minimizing foreign object debris to extend its useful life.

The infrastructure improvement is part of the city’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, modern, and reliable airport for local and regional air travel, the officials said.

“We are excited to move forward with the final phase of this airport runway rehabilitation project. This grant represents a major milestone for Orangeburg Municipal Airport and our city’s future economic development opportunities,” said Mayor Michael C. Butler, Orangeburg mayor.

Butler added, “Ensuring the safety and reliability of our airport not only supports air travel but also strengthens our local economy and positions Orangeburg as a key hub for transportation in the region. Pilots, passengers, and the entire community will benefit from a safer, more durable runway for years to come.”

The FAA Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding for the development and maintenance of public-use airports, supporting projects that enhance safety, capacity, and sustainability.

OGB has previously received FAA support for improvements.

“Because of Congressman James Clyburn’s steadfast support and leadership in helping to secure this FAA grant, a beautiful and functional airport runway is on the horizon,” said Sidney Evering, III, city administrator.

The grant is associated with an Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.

Owned and operated by the city of Orangeburg, the Orangeburg Municipal Airport is located two miles south of downtown Orangeburg.

It serves as the home base for numerous corporate and private aircraft.

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