The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) Airport Development Staff conducts Airport Safety Data Inspections of 20-public use, non-Part 139 Airports each Federal Fiscal Year (FY: October 1st – September 30th). Though officially referred to as “inspections”, they also serve the purpose of being assistance visits for local airport staff members in the ever-changing, and increasingly technical world of airport safety, operations, and maintenance.
Site visits are usually accomplished within a single workday and are coordinated in advance with the Airport Management Staff. Aeronautics Airport Development staff members will arrive with all vehicles, equipment, aviation band radios, and personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to conduct the site visit in a safe and efficient manner. The schedule planned for Federal FY-2025 follows:
| FAAID | Airport | "Week of" Date |
|---|---|---|
| GRD | GREENWOOD COUNTY | 9/20/2024 |
| AND | ANDERSON REGIONAL | 10/31/2024 |
| BBP | MARLBORO COUNTY JETPORT - H. E. AVENT FIELD | 01/06/2025 |
| DCM | CHESTER CATAWBA REGIONAL | 01/08/2025 |
| 5J5 | HOLLY HILL | 01/15/2025 |
| 6J4 | SALUDA COUNTY | 01/22/2025 |
| AQX | ALLENDALE COUNTY | 01/4/2024 |
| GGE | GEORGETOWN COUNTY | 01/29/2025 |
| CKI | WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL | 02/05/2025 |
| 9W9 | CLIO CROP CARE | 02/19/2025 |
| DLC | DILLON COUNTY | 02/26/2025 |
| 52J | LEE COUNTY - BUTTERS FIELD | 02/26/2024 |
| HYW | CONWAY-HORRY COUNTY | 3/3/2025 |
| 1DS | DRY SWAMP | 5/5/2025 |
| SMS | SUMTER | 5/12/2025 |
| 99N | BAMBERG COUNTY | 5/19/2025 |
| FDW | FAIRFIELD COUNTY | 5/26/2025 |
| 6J0 | LEXINGTON COUNTY | 6/2/2025 |
| 3J1 | RIDGELAND - CLAUDE DEAN | 6/9/2025 |
| MNI | SANTEE COOPER | 6/16/2025 |
Deliverables provided from these visits include an update to the Airport’s Master Record (FAA Form 5010) and written report of recommended actions in order to ensure peak maintenance, safety, and efficiency.
The SCAC Airport Safety Data Inspection Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Point of Contact (POC) is Mr David Smith / (803) 896-6294 / dwsmith@aeronautics.sc.gov.