DFW Airport breaks ground on $1.6 billion terminal
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Terminal F will one day be here. Photo: Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi/Axios
DFW Airport broke ground Tuesday on a 400,000-square-foot terminal with 15 gates.
Why it matters: DFW Airport is on track to serve almost 90 million travelers this year and 100 million by 2028, CEO Sean Donohue said at the groundbreaking event.
- DFW's sixth terminal, slated to open in 2027, will allow the airport to accommodate more flights.
The intrigue: Terminal F will be located next to Terminal D. The $1.6 billion project will feature high ceilings, ample natural light and a stop along the airport's Skylink.
- Travelers flying out of Terminal F will check their bags and go through security at Terminal E, then take the train to Terminal F. Their baggage claim will also be at Terminal E, which will be expanded to accommodate the additional passengers.
Flashback: The airport opened five decades ago with four terminals. Terminal D opened in 2005 with a 300-room Grand Hyatt hotel and 28 "swing" gates. The terminal now serves several international airlines and has several lounges.
State of play: The airport is working with Fort Worth-based American Airlines to revamp terminals A and C. Terminal F will add capacity for other airlines to expand their presence at the airport.
- The airport has also been in talks for a while with Southwest Airlines, which has a significant hold on Dallas Love Field, Donohue said.
- "We obviously want to provide growth opportunities for American, but for any other airlines who are interested," he said.
Zoom in: DFW Airport officials are still finalizing Terminal F's concessions and other amenities, along with the airlines that will use the gates.
Fun fact: Terminal F will be built using a modular construction model. Six large structures will be built offsite, transported across the airfield and connected to each other to form the new terminal.
- "That will save us probably 30% in time and maybe 25% in cost, which is important," Donohue said.
What's next: The modular structures are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025.