South Carolina's busiest airport may soon soar to a new level.
With the number of passengers coming and going expected to pass the 4 million threshold this year, Charleston International should earn a "medium hub" classification from the Federal Aviation Administration, according to Paul Campbell, CEO of Charleston County Aviation Authority, which oversees the airport.
The change won't mean much to the flying public, but the higher FAA designation could make the airport eligible for a high level of federal funding, Campbell said.