Beaufort County Airports Board Thursday August 13, 2026

The Beaufort County Airports Board meeting on August 13, 2026, focused heavily on ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects and procurement activities at Hilton Head Island and ARW airports. Key procurement discussions included awarding a $1.2 million contract to Quality Enterprises for airfield drainage upgrades to meet FAA Part 139 certification requirements, and awarding a design-build contract to Edison Ford for constructing new hangars, with a pre-construction phase budgeted at approximately $300,000 funded by ARPA funds. The board also discussed the pedestrian walkway and bridge project, currently in the procurement phase with contractor bids being evaluated. Grant acceptance motions were approved for property acquisition reimbursements, and the board emphasized the importance of timely expenditure of federal ARPA funds by the end of 2026. Additional updates covered operational improvements such as in-house airfield painting to reduce subcontracting costs, parking gate system enhancements, and TSA commendations for security performance. The meeting also touched on community engagement programs and airport master planning efforts. Overall, the meeting highlighted active management of capital projects, vendor contracts, and federal funding utilization to enhance airport infrastructure and services.