DFW Airport Unveils $800M Expansion Plans

New international terminal and Skylink Station highlight major infrastructure upgrades.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has revealed details of a massive expansion project, including a $743 million investment to build out the first phase of a new 31-gate international Terminal F, as well as a $79 million Skylink Station. The projects are part of a broader $4 billion expansion at the nation's third-busiest airport, which handles nearly 90 million passengers annually.

Why it matters

The DFW expansion reflects the airport's efforts to keep pace with growing passenger demand and modernize its facilities. As a major transportation hub, the upgrades will improve the travel experience for millions of passengers and support the region's continued economic growth.

The details

The new Terminal F will span 514,000 square feet and feature a walking connection to Terminal D, modernized baggage claim, a parking garage, ticketing and check-in areas, security screening, shops, restaurants, and public art. The 44,000 square-foot Skylink Station will connect to the airport's elevated Automated People Mover System. Both projects are expected to be completed by May 2027.

  • Crews officially broke ground on Terminal F in November 2024.
  • The DFW International Airport Board approved nearly $200 million in additional work on Terminal F and the Skylink Station in November and December 2026.
  • In January 2027, the board approved another $582 million increase to the Terminal F expansion contract and extended the agreement through August 2028.

The players

DFW International Airport

The third-busiest airport in the world, handling nearly 90 million passengers annually.

Innovation Next+

The construction group behind the Terminal F expansion project.

American Airlines

The airline that will occupy all gates within the new Terminal F as part of a Use and Lease Agreement with DFW through 2043.

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What’s next

The first phase of the Terminal F project, including 15 gates and the new Skylink Station, is scheduled for completion by May 17, 2027.

The takeaway

The DFW airport expansion highlights the ongoing need for major infrastructure investments to accommodate growing passenger demand and maintain the region's status as a premier transportation hub. The project's scale and cost underscore the significant resources required to modernize and expand one of the busiest airports in the world.