Hilton Head Island Airport Terminal Improvements

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Hilton Head Island Airport is thrilled to announce the commencement of Phase I of its Terminal Improvements Project, aimed at modernizing and enhancing the airport's facilities to meet the growing needs of passengers and the surrounding community. The project is spearheaded by the architecture firm The Wilson Group, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and will be executed by Edison Foard. The contract, valued at $30,898,447.83, is projected to span two years and is funded through a combination of FAA Grants, SC Aeronautics Grants, State Funds secured by the local delegation and airport revenue.

For more information about the Hilton Head Island Airport, visit www.hiltonheadairport.com. For more information on this and other exciting Beaufort County projects, please visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov.

Hilton Head Island Airport is thrilled to announce the commencement of Phase I of its Terminal Improvements Project, aimed at modernizing and enhancing the airport's facilities to meet the growing needs of passengers and the surrounding community. The project is spearheaded by the architecture firm The Wilson Group, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and will be executed by Edison Foard. The contract, valued at $30,898,447.83, is projected to span two years and is funded through a combination of FAA Grants, SC Aeronautics Grants, State Funds secured by the local delegation and airport revenue.

For more information about the Hilton Head Island Airport, visit www.hiltonheadairport.com. For more information on this and other exciting Beaufort County projects, please visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov.

  • Phase I Update - September 2024

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    Key Work Items Accomplished

    • New terminal vehicle lane curbing installed.
    • Pedestrian sidewalk placed and ready for concrete.
    • New arrival/departure lanes graded and prepped for asphalt.
    • EV charging stations (x2) site work complete.
    • Steel structure for new TSA screening checkpoint area and exit lane 80% complete.
    • Bioretention stormwater facility work 50% complete.

    Important Coordinating Items

    • Continue re-routing passengers through construction zones
    • Demo remaining traffic lane and pave
    • Approve interior graphics, light fixtures and accessories.
    • Begin parking lot study and prep gate locations.
    • Next big step will be framers inside new building.

    Near-Term Look-Ahead

    • PAVE 2 NEW ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE LANES
    • POUR PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK AND MAIN ENTRY WALKWAY
    • COMPLETE SECTION 1 STEEL AND BEGIN SECTION 2
    • INSTALL ROOF DECKING AND ROOF PANELS
    • POUR FINAL SLAB ZONE 2

    PROGRESS PHOTOS


    Key Work Items Accomplished

    • New terminal vehicle lane curbing installed.
    • Pedestrian sidewalk placed and ready for concrete.
    • New arrival/departure lanes graded and prepped for asphalt.
    • EV charging stations (x2) site work complete.
    • Steel structure for new TSA screening checkpoint area and exit lane 80% complete.
    • Bioretention stormwater facility work 50% complete.

    Important Coordinating Items

    • Continue re-routing passengers through construction zones
    • Demo remaining traffic lane and pave
    • Approve interior graphics, light fixtures and accessories.
    • Begin parking lot study and prep gate locations.
    • Next big step will be framers inside new building.

    Near-Term Look-Ahead

    • PAVE 2 NEW ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE LANES
    • POUR PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK AND MAIN ENTRY WALKWAY
    • COMPLETE SECTION 1 STEEL AND BEGIN SECTION 2
    • INSTALL ROOF DECKING AND ROOF PANELS
    • POUR FINAL SLAB ZONE 2

    PROGRESS PHOTOS


  • Phase I Update - July 2024

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    Key Work Items Accomplished

    • Arrival and Departure lanes have been re-routed. Down to single lane.
    • First 2 rows of parking spaces have been cleared and removed.
    • All underground facilities have been installed, connecting the current facilities to the new terminal.
    • 90% of the designed steel on site.
    • Previously installed “dry” pond correction complete.
    • Concrete colors/texture and window tinting approved.

    Important Coordinating Items

    • Arrange parking lot after lane paving to include handicap and new rental car locations.
    • Traffic Control and night work monitoring.
    • Approve interior graphics, light fixtures and accessories.
    • Begin parking lot study and prep gate locations.

    Near-Term Look-Ahead

    • Complete arrival and departure lane facility work
    • Pave new arrival/departure lanes
    • Steel construction (going vertical)
    • Pour final slab zone 2

    PROGRESS PHOTOS

    Underground Facilities Work

    Dry Pond Correction



    Arrival/Departure Traffic Lane Work

    Final Footer Installation

    Parking Space Demo


    Key Work Items Accomplished

    • Arrival and Departure lanes have been re-routed. Down to single lane.
    • First 2 rows of parking spaces have been cleared and removed.
    • All underground facilities have been installed, connecting the current facilities to the new terminal.
    • 90% of the designed steel on site.
    • Previously installed “dry” pond correction complete.
    • Concrete colors/texture and window tinting approved.

    Important Coordinating Items

    • Arrange parking lot after lane paving to include handicap and new rental car locations.
    • Traffic Control and night work monitoring.
    • Approve interior graphics, light fixtures and accessories.
    • Begin parking lot study and prep gate locations.

    Near-Term Look-Ahead

    • Complete arrival and departure lane facility work
    • Pave new arrival/departure lanes
    • Steel construction (going vertical)
    • Pour final slab zone 2

    PROGRESS PHOTOS

    Underground Facilities Work

    Dry Pond Correction



    Arrival/Departure Traffic Lane Work

    Final Footer Installation

    Parking Space Demo


  • Phase I Update - June 2024

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    Key Work Items Accomplished (April 22nd-June 6th)
    • Surface wall installed and grouted
    • Slab poured and cured (lower)
    • Slab prep and grading complete (upper)
    • Arrival/Departure lanes palm trees and shrubs removed
    • Curbing for new entrance lane complete
    • Underground facilities under entrance lane removed and reconfigured
      • Stormwater piping
    Important Coordination Items
    • Coordination with terminal tenants & customers for parking disturbances
      • Parking and traffic flow impact for 2 to 4 months
      • Website, social media updates
    • Traffic Control and night work monitoring

    • Summer season push – Airport Ambassadors on duty

    Key Work Items Accomplished (April 22nd-June 6th)
    • Surface wall installed and grouted
    • Slab poured and cured (lower)
    • Slab prep and grading complete (upper)
    • Arrival/Departure lanes palm trees and shrubs removed
    • Curbing for new entrance lane complete
    • Underground facilities under entrance lane removed and reconfigured
      • Stormwater piping
    Important Coordination Items
    • Coordination with terminal tenants & customers for parking disturbances
      • Parking and traffic flow impact for 2 to 4 months
      • Website, social media updates
    • Traffic Control and night work monitoring

    • Summer season push – Airport Ambassadors on duty