GSP Plans 20-Year FAA Tower Land Lease

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission is asked to approve a 20-year on-airport land lease with the United States of America, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration for a new air traffic control tower and related facilities. The lease provides approximately 5 acres for the ATCT/TRACON and 2.31 acres for construction staging, with no cash rent in exchange for FAA assuming full facility and utility obligations and demolishing the existing tower after occupancy. The term will run from August 1, 2026 through September 30, 2046.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

No monetary payment (FAA assumes obligations for establishment, operation, and maintenance of facilities and utilities)

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

August 1, 2026 – September 30, 2046 (20-year land lease)

Renewal date

2046-09-30

Renewal

Initial 20-year term from August 1, 2026 through September 30, 2046; no renewal options are described in the agenda memorandum.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

GSP Airport Commission Meeting Agenda May 11, 2026

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Who was awarded the facilities contract by Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District?

United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration was awarded this facilities contract by Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, as recorded on May 11, 2026.

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