STV selected to support improvement efforts at Charleston County airports

The Charleston County Aviation Authority has selected a New York City-based professional services firm to support upcoming improvement efforts at three Lowcountry airports.

STV, which plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, has been chosen by the authority to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program at Charleston International Airport (CHS), Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) and Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO), according to a news release.

STV will serve as a major subconsultant to Holt Consulting Co., the release stated. As part of this three-year contract, STV will partner with CCAA to implement its multimillion-dollar work program, which focuses on enhancing efficiency, safety and the passenger experience at South Carolina airports, according to the release.

“As a full-service firm with significant national and local subject matter expertise and experience in the aviation market, we look forward to working closely with Holt and CCAA on this important program,” said Andrew Fisher, vice president and South Carolina area manager at STV, in the release. “We appreciate the trust placed in us by CCAA’s leadership and board, and we’re committed to delivering innovative design solutions that enhance airport operations, improve passenger experiences and support Charleston’s long-term aviation growth.”

CHS is South Carolina’s largest and busiest airport, with nearly 6.3 million travelers passing through in 2024, the release stated. To accommodate future passenger growth, CCAA has outlined a major expansion plan aimed at increasing capacity by 20-30%. Key projects include:

• Four new temporary west gates with a full-service concourse;
• Expanded overnight aircraft parking;
• A new parking garage with state-of-the-art rental car pavilion;
• Eight new permanent gates and a ticket hall expansion as part of a new Concourse East;
• A new Concourse C with seven permanent gates, ultimately replacing the temporary west gates; and
• Upgrades to TSA security checkpoints, a new federal inspection station, as well as additional food, retail and other passenger amenities.

STV is currently providing design and construction administration services at the Boeing Company’s Charleston Airport Campus, located immediately adjacent to CHS.

Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities, according to the release. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 60 offices and 3,200 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category.