Dallas Love Field can't add any gates but the airport is doing what it can to improve the passenger experience. Photo: Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images
Dallas Love Field has received $23.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to make itsboarding bridges more convenient for families with small children.
Why it matters: The airport is going through a multi-year improvement plan that includes expanding the concourse, building a new terminal headhouse and adding parking.
The big picture: Love Field saw 1.5 million passengers in May, 3.5% more than in May 2025.
State of play: Love Field has a sensory room, children's play area, garden and an observation area for plane spotting, though options for occupying children are limited compared to the much larger DFW Airport.
The new federal funding will go toward reconstructing Love Field's passenger boarding bridges so families with young children can board and deplane more safely, the FAA says. The administration did not elaborate on the timeline of the updates or what they will entail.
"We do not yet know the specific projects/implementations the grant will be applied to," Love Field spokesperson Lauren Rounds tells Axios.
The airport is also in the process of replacing its aircraft rescue and firefighting station, among other projects.
What's next: The airport is in the design phase of its capital improvement plan. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, per the city of Dallas.
The work will be done in phases to minimize the impact on travelers and airport operations.
Zoom out: The FAA previously announced it would give DFW Airport $8 million to help the airport expand, modernize and reconstruct 37 airside restrooms.
