HHI Airport Terminal Grand Opening 2026 | Stephen Parry | April 30, 2026

This BCTV meeting on April 30, 2026, featured Stephen Parry, the airport deputy director, discussing the grand opening of the new Hilton Head Island airport terminal. The terminal project, which took about two years to complete, nearly tripled the size of the old facility and incorporated modern technology such as TSA-compliant screening checkpoints and conveyor baggage systems. Funding for the project was sourced primarily from state legislative funds and FAA grants, with no county tax dollars used. The airport operates on self-generated funds, emphasizing fiscal responsibility. The new terminal also includes design elements reflecting the local Hilton Head Island environment and marks the airport's first installation of jet bridges, enhancing passenger convenience and security.