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Beaufort County advances airport upgrades, United adds Chicago service; Melrose Landing ownership settled

Beaufort County · January 8, 2026

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Summary

Beaufort County said terminal improvements at Hilton Head Island Airport will continue through 2026, United Airlines added daily service to Chicago, and the county finalized a settlement and ownership transition for Melrose Landing on Daufuskie Island with plans for ferry and site improvements.

Beaufort County said the Hilton Head Island Airport terminal improvements project is underway and expected to be completed in 2026. The county also announced expanded service from United Airlines with new daily direct flights to Chicago.

County materials reported that the council chambers and multiple community centers received electrical and functional upgrades this year. The county said the Melrose Landing ownership transition with Redfish Holdings on Daufuskie Island is finalized; officials described planned future improvements to stabilize ferry access, increase pedestrian access, update facilities and revise parking configurations.

The county did not provide construction budgets, contract identifiers, or a procurement timeline for the airport work or the Melrose Landing improvements in the year-in-review statement.