Trump unveils $22.5 billion plan to overhaul Dulles International Airport

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles International Airport over the next decade, aiming to transform it into the best airport in the country.
• The renovation, funded mainly by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority through low-interest municipal bonds and airline contributions, will include four new concourses, expanded parking, and an upgraded AeroTrain system replacing outdated mobile lounges.
• United Airlines, the airport's largest carrier, will benefit from a new state-of-the-art check-in area, faster baggage handling, and one of the largest United Polaris lounges, addressing limitations of its current temporary terminal.
• The project will preserve the historic main terminal's appearance while adding 5 million square feet of terminal and retail space, including an international terminal with direct access to Customs.
• Construction is set to begin in spring 2027, with phased work planned to keep the airport operational throughout the renovation; a previous proposal to name the main terminal after Trump remains undecided.