Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) recently celebrated the beginning of construction on Terminal F—which will be the airport’s sixth terminal and the first new construction of an entire terminal at DFW since 2005. Terminal F is expected to open in 2027.
“The new Terminal F will expand the airport’s footprint with state-of-the-art facilities that align with our first-in-class customer experience and operation as we support the historic rise in air travel to and from the North Texas region,” said DFW’s CEO Sean Donohue at the groundbreaking.
Terminal F Prepares DFW for the Future
DFW’s $1.6 billion Terminal F program will deliver an all-new experience for customers and will feature a 400,000-sf concourse with 15 gates and modernized customer amenities. Also included in the program will be an expansion of Terminal E, adding more than 100,000 sf of new check-in, security and baggage claim facilities dedicated to customers flying to or from Terminal F. Customers using Terminal F will check in at Terminal E and connect between both facilities with a quick one-terminal transfer via the airport’s Skylink system, which will welcome a new station above Terminal F upon its opening.
Terminal F has been strategically designed for the future, setting DFW up for the ability to expand into additional gates and other supporting facilities. Combined with other ongoing expansions in Terminal A and Terminal C, DFW’s extensive construction programs are set to deliver 24 new contact gates to prepare the airport and its airline partners for continued growth.
DFW is Going Monumental with Modular Construction
DFW proved the major benefits that modular construction brings to airports when it used the innovative technique to rebuild five gates in Terminal C in 2022. Now, DFW is taking the method to a new industry-leading scale with several terminal projects, including Terminal F.
Preparations are underway at the Terminal F pre-fabrication site where the modules will be built before being moved across the airfield for installation at the final terminal site. Compared to traditional construction methods—where all activity takes place on the site of the new facility—modular construction expedites the timeline with major construction activity taking place simultaneously at two sites, while mitigating the disruption to passengers and facilities.
As construction proceeds throughout the airport’s terminals and roadways, the DFW Mobile App, available for iOS or Android devices, provides immediate access to travel updates and resources.
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