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Greenville Airport Commission

Purpose(s)/Service(s): airport management
Enabling Legislation: Act of General Assembly
Pursuant to South Carolina Code: Act Nos. 919 (1928); 844 (1954); and 1418 (1974).

Acts Nos. 919 of 1928 and 1418 of 1974 created the Greenville Airport Commission. The commission is authorized to receive gifts and donations for the purpose of establishing and maintaining airplane landing fields in Greenville County and making rules and regulations governing their operation.

The commission consists of five (5) members who are appointed for three (3) year terms. Members are appointed as follows:

  • Greenville County Council appoints two (2) members,
  • Greenville City Council appoints two (2) members,
  • One member is appointed at large.

Duties and powers
The commission has the following duties and powers:

  • To receive any gifts or donations from any source,
  • To hold and enjoy property, both real and personal as granted to individuals under the law, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining airplane landing fields and county parks in Greenville County,
  • To make such rules and regulations as may be necessary in the conduct and operation of said fields and county parks,
  • To condemn, take and use any land or property it may deem necessary for the purpose of establishing and protecting said fields,
  • To lease, rent, or improve any real estate that it may own and which in its judgment is not necessary for the actual operation of an airport or a landing facility,
  • To borrow money, issue negotiable bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness, not exceeding one million dollars, payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of any revenue-producing facility under its jurisdiction and may mortgage or pledge any assets owned by the commission in connection with such indebtedness.

The commission employs the director, who, in turn, employs the personnel.

Address:
Greenville Airport Commission
100 Tower Drive, Unit 2
Greenville, SC 29607
Telephone: (864) 242-4777
Fax: (864) 242-4870
www.greenvilledowntownairport.com