AIRGUIDE
03 November 2026
The Dulles Expansion is moving forward with Concourse E as the first major step in a wider modernization programme at Washington Dulles International Airport. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), which operates the airport, is developing new concourses, expanded passenger connections and additional runway capacity to accommodate growing demand. Dulles handled a record 29.01 million passengers in 2025, including 10.53 million international travellers, highlighting the pressure on its existing facilities.
The airport’s long-term development programme has expanded into a proposed investment exceeding $20 billion, announced in July 2026 through a collaboration involving MWAA, United Airlines and the US Department of Transportation. The broader transformation is expected to unfold in phases over several years while the airport remains operational...
