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Charleston Regional Aviation Authority To Oversee Berkeley County Airport

Charleston Regional Aviation Authority will manage Berkeley County Airport starting July 1.

Starting July 1, the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority will manage and operate the Berkeley County Airport, following an agreement approved by Berkeley County Council on May 27. (Photo by Ollie Craig/Pexels)

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A new flight plan is set for the Berkeley County Airport.

Starting July 1, the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority will manage and operate the Berkeley County Airport, following an agreement approved by Berkeley County Council on May 27. The move marks a major shift in the management of the 236-acre facility located at 616 Whitesville Road in Moncks Corner.

PICTURED: Elliot Summey, CEO of Charleston Regional Aviation Authority, and Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb speak at a news conference discussing the partnership. (CREDIT: Tom Campbell/The Berkeley Observer)

Under the newly approved lease agreement, the county will retain ownership of the airport property while handing over day-to-day operations to the Aviation Authority—best known for overseeing Charleston International Airport and other regional airfields.

According to the agreement, Berkeley County will lease the 236-acre site to Charleston Regional Aviation Authority starting July 1, 2025. The airport is located at 616 Whitesville Road. (Google Maps)

As part of the transition, current Berkeley County Airport employees will join the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority team.


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“On behalf of County Council and County leadership, we are excited about this agreement and the future of the Berkeley County Airport,” said Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb. “Our dedicated staff will be joining a team of experts who offer resources and opportunities that should bring significant lasting improvements.”


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The partnership is expected to enhance operations and expand growth opportunities at the county-owned airport, which serves general aviation needs in the region.