Roads, Infrastructure and Public Works Sept. 1, 2026

The Greenville County Roads, Infrastructure, and Public Works Committee held a meeting on September 1, 2026, which included a detailed presentation by James Steven, the airport director, about the Greenville Downtown Airport's history, current operations, and future development plans. Key procurement-related topics discussed included ongoing and planned capital improvement projects such as the extension of the runway to 6,000 feet, taxiway expansions, and safety enhancements like the engineered material arresting system. The airport is actively pursuing hangar development to meet high demand, with a request for proposals issued for private developers to build new hangars. Funding challenges were addressed, noting a recent $4 million state appropriation toward site preparation, with discussions on leveraging additional state aviation funds and coordinating with the city and county for further appropriations. The airport operates self-sufficiently without county or city operational funding, emphasizing the importance of strategic investments to support growth and economic impact. The committee expressed support and interest in collaborating on funding and development efforts to enhance airport infrastructure and services.