Georgetown County Airport

expansion. Collaborations with private entities have already yielded state-of-the-art hangar facilities tailored to accommodate a diverse range of aircraft. Taylor also mentions ongoing efforts with an upstate group to plan a larger 30 to 40,000-square-foot hangar, specifically for corporate jet traffic and aircraft like King Airs. This commitment reflects the airport’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the aviation industry and ensuring that its infrastructure remains at the forefront of innovation and functionality. Securing funding for these infrastructure improvements requires collaboration, with investments from federal, state, and county levels being crucial. The FAA’s pledge to cover 90% of the costs emphasizes the importance of these enhancements. Additionally, the airport’s plan underlines achieving self-sustainability within the next five years, leveraging increased revenues and business development opportunities. 5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 03 GEORGETOWN COUNTY AIRPORT