Oct. 15, 2025, marks the 67th anniversary of the first flight at GSP International Airport in 1958. VP/Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Tom Tyra, informed us about several upcoming projects concerning the airport.
Three million passengers travel through GSP every year. To accommodate this, the airport has made several improvements to make the visitor experience more seamless. One of the largest upcoming projects is the repaving of runway 4/22. 6,500 feet of runway will be repaved with asphalt, in addition to 11,001 feet of shoulder area, and the runway safety areas. It has been 17 years since the runway was paved, and 30 years since the shoulder has been addressed. The project is set to take place in 2026 in three phases starting on July 27-Sept. 4 with nightly runway closures. There will be two 72-hour full runway closures Sept. 11-13 and Sept. 18-20. The last phase is expected to take place from Sept. 14-Nov. 12 with nightly closures. This is the most efficient way to complete this project as it would take over 200 nights of partial closures to complete runway work.
Roadways into the airport have been upgraded as well as the addition of lanes in front of the terminal, increasing traffic efficiency. A new 1,500 space parking garage is expected to be fully operational by December 2025. Two passenger boarding bridges for gates A0 and B5 have been added to handle the increase in airport traffic. The facility is also updating all the seats, adding 20% seating capacity with charging stations. This is projected to be completed by the end of 2025. For more information regarding airport projects please visit https://gspairport.com/trip/.
During our TATT Chat, Gateway SC presented us with a resource update. Oct. 10, 2025, is World Mental Health Day. One in five adults have a mental health issue. To help combat this, Gateway utilizes the Clubhouse International model which focuses on building connections and viable skills. This is an excellent standard because it is internationally recognized and more cost effective than other treatment programs. For more information about how to support Gateway SC please visit https://gateway-sc.org/support-gateway/.