The Stat Trade Times
Reji John
04 Mar 2026
In 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport processed 717,757 metric tonnes of cargo, with expectations to surpass one million tonnes again.
At the recently concluded Air Cargo India exhibition in Mumbai, Chris McLaughlin, CEO of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), outlined his vision for the airport’s future, emphasising cargo expansion, infrastructure investment, and technological innovation. In a wide-ranging conversation with The STAT Trade Times, McLaughlin highlighted DFW’s scale, its $12 billion capital programme, and the growing importance of cargo in shaping the airport’s economic impact.
DFW is in the midst of a massive $12 billion capital programme. Key projects include: rebuilding Terminal C from the ground up; expanding gates in two existing terminals; constructing a new Terminal F with 31 gates, eight of them wide-body international; refurbishing runways and overhauling roadway systems; and developing new cargo facilities, including cold storage and fumigation centres.
Chris McLaughlin’s vision for DFW blends continuity with bold expansion. With cargo driving economic impact, a $12 billion capital programme reshaping infrastructure, and long-haul networks expanding, DFW is positioning itself as a future-proof global hub.
