The Charleston County Aviation Authority,
CCAA, owns and operates the Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport
(Johns Island), and the East Cooper Airport. Chartered in 1970 by the State of South
Carolina, it is responsible for managing, operating, and developing all public airports in
the District, maintaining an adequate level of air service for its citizens; and
supervising the financial operations of the District. The Authority coordinates its
activities with the Federal Aviation Administration and the South Carolina Aeronautics
Commission.
The State of South
Carolina chartered the Authority in 1970. The Authority is composed of seven members
appointed to four-year terms by the Governor, one appointed jointly by Charleston County
Council an Charleston City Council, and six ex officio members: the Mayor of the City of
Charleston, the Mayor of the City of North Charleston, the Mayor of the Town of Mount
Pleasant, and the Chairman of Charleston County Council, and the Chairman and Vice
Chairman of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation.
A list of current Authority Members follows: |
