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Charleston International Airport receives funding for expansion projects

Charleston International Airport will roll out expansion projects in several phases.

Rendering shows plans for growth at the  Charleston International Airport.

$23 million in federal funding will help CHS start projects that accommodate growth.

Rendering provided by Charleston International Airport

Charleston International Airport (CHS) has received funds for projects allowing growth and more travel.

US Senator Lindsey Graham, who represents South Carolina, announced $23 million for the airport. The funding is the largest Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Congressionally directed spending in the US Senate.

Airport officials say the airport will soon begin the construction of an additional concourse and overnight parking for aircraft.

“This investment will allow the Charleston Airport to expand its mission of economic development while allowing our residents and guests to benefit with more direct flights to more cities than ever before,” said Elliott Summey, executive director and CEO.

Charleston County Aviation Authority shared its long-term plan to expand Charleston International Airport.

Phase one

This phase is expected to take three to five years to complete.

  • Extension of the ticketing hall and TSA checkpoint
  • Additional concourse
  • Retail spaces
  • Additional parking
  • Five overnight spaces for aircraft

Phase two

To begin after the completion of the first phase.

  • Tentatively includes Concourse C
  • Additional baggage claim areas
  • 23 additional overnight spaces for aircraft
  • Retail spaces
  • VIP Traveler Lounge
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