Plan for 435,000-Sq-Ft 14-Gate Upgrade at Dulles to Boost United Airlines Capacity
President Donald Trump will convene Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss a 435,000-square-foot, 14-gate concourse at Washington Dulles slated to serve United Airlines later this year. Dulles handled 29 million passengers in 2025, and authorities are seeking redesign proposals to address terminal issues and expand capacity.
1. White House Meeting Planned
President Donald Trump will hold a meeting with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss revamping Washington Dulles Airport’s infrastructure to better serve airline partners, following last year’s criticism of terminal design and passenger experience.
2. Concourse Details and Passenger Impact
Plans include a new 435,000-square-foot concourse with 14 gates dedicated to United Airlines operations, expanding capacity beyond the 29 million passengers handled in 2025 and addressing reported odors and design shortcomings in the current terminals.
3. Airport Renaming Bill Proposed
Rep. Addison McDowell introduced legislation to rename Dulles Airport as 'Donald J. Trump International Airport,' backed by eight GOP cosponsors; the bill has been referred to the House Aviation Subcommittee for further review.