A new milestone has been reached in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s (DFW) 3 billion USD overhaul and expansion of its Terminal C building.
The airport has successfully completed the move of six megastructure models across the airport’s airfield, with the structures now in place at the site of the expansion ahead of the opening of nine new gates in 2026.
The work, which saw the moving of six modules, was carried out across two closed runways overnight via the use of self-propelled modular transporters, building on DFW’s initial use of modular construction in 2022.
Sean Donohue, DFW’s Chief Executive Officer, said:Innovation is at the core of our airport’s DNA and the techniques being used to reimagine Terminal C are an example of that in action.
I’m proud of the DFW team for continuously pushing boundaries when it comes to proving forward-thinking construction processes. This is just one of the many important milestones on approach as we undergo this historic period of growth and expansion.
The six modules also received mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-protection system installations before transportation.
Mohamed Charkas, Executive Vice President of Infrastructure and Development at DFW, said:Modular construction reduces the impact on-site by using dual-site activity.
This minimizes disruptions in terminal areas, keeping gate closures and airside complexities to a minimum while modules are built offsite. DFW is applying modular construction for expansions at Terminals A and C, as well as the new Terminal F.
Thus far, the modules used for both Terminals A and C are over twice the size as those used for the new ‘High C’ gate area in 2022.
Elsewhere, a complete reconstruction of the airport’s adjacent parking garage is well underway.
