One of the nation's largest airports has begun its first significant improvement program since it opened 50 years ago. The North Texas Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport hub is getting a redesigned new Terminal amid a flurry of projects designed to improve the airport experience. Transforming Terminal C The airport improvement program will transform terminals, add new facilities, grow the number of gates, improve roadways and connectivity, and upgrade the airfield as part of the airport's most significant capital investment since opening in 1974.
The first phase of the nearly $9 billion "DFW Forward" capital improvement plan involves completely renovating the existing Terminal C at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is used by American Airlines . The three-phase project will be completed in 2029. The project will completely transform what the airport refers to as its " busiest and most outdated terminal " to the tune of $3 billion.
The result will be a modern and spacious experience filled with natural light. This comes thanks to a complete overhaul that will remove more than 400 view-blocking columns, literally raise the roof, and install a new dynamic glass window. Sean Donohue, DFW's Chief Executive Officer, noted just how important this project is to the airport: “After 50 years of growth, innovation and service to our community, a new era is now beginning at DFW.
“The incredible upgrades and expansions we have planned across the airport are going to reimagin.