Dulles International Airport’s record-setting passenger growth is outpacing its current terminal gate capacity. The airport’s existing gates are fully utilized several times per day, and passengers fill the waiting areas and concession locations.
The new Concourse E, part of Dulles Next, will give passengers direct access from the airport’s AeroTrain system while providing an enhanced customer experience and increasing the airport’s capacity for domestic and international flights. The facility can be expanded through future projects with minimal impact on airport operations.
CONCOURSE E WILL FEATURE:
- Spacious and comfortable seating areas
- Jetbridges to aircraft at each gate
- 46,000 square feet of concessions space
- 40,000 square foot airline club
- Direct access to AeroTrain
- Convenient passageway for arriving international passengers
A BETTER PASSENGER EXPERIENCE:
Dulles is committed to improving passenger access and amenities, airline connectivity and environmental performance through construction of a modern 14-gate facility generous with space for seating and concessions. The 435,000 square-foot concourse will provide larger airline operational areas while improving the passenger experience from checkpoint to gate.
Pathway For International Arrivals
A pleasant and more efficient pathway for international arrivals
New Shopping & Dining Amenities
46,000+ square feet of new shopping, dining and other customer amenities
New Gates & Seating Areas
Modern gates with comfortable seating areas and natural lighting
Convenient To AeroTrain
Directly above AeroTrain station for efficient airport connections
New United Club Lounge
Premier airline club space on upper level
Exterior View
Parking at contact gates for up to 14 aircraft
New State-of-the-Art Facility Adds Capacity, Convenience and Comfort to Washington’s International Gateway
Passenger Amenities
• Spacious and comfortable seating areas • Jetbridges to aircraft at each gate
• 46,000 square feet of concessions space • 40,000 square-foot airline club
• Direct access to AeroTrain
• Convenient passageway for arriving international passengers
Washington Dulles International Airport’s record-setting passenger growth is outpacing its current terminal gate capacity, especially for hub airline United Airlines. The airport’s existing gates are fully utilized several times per day, and passengers fill the waiting areas and concession locations. United’s A, C and D-gate waiting areas need more room for connecting passengers. Additional stores and restaurants are needed to service passengers, especially at peak arrival and departure times.
The new Concourse E will give passengers direct access from the airport’s AeroTrain system while providing an enhanced customer experience and increasing the airports capacity for domestic and international flights. The facility can be expanded through future projects with minimal impact on airport operations.
| Project Team and Milestones |
| Project Awarded: March 2023 Design-Build Team:Turner Construction/PGAL Construction Began: November 2023 Operational Readiness (estimate): 2026 |
A Better Passenger Experience
Dulles is committed to improving passenger access and amenities, airline connectivity and environmental performance through construction of a modern 14-gate facility with a direct link to the AeroTrain system. The 435,000 square-foot concourse will provide larger airline operational areas while improving the passenger experience from checkpoint to gate:
- Modern gates with comfortable seating areas and natural lighting
- 46,000+ square feet of new shopping, dining and other customer amenities
- Enhanced restrooms and new concourse aesthetics
- A pleasant and more efficient pathway for international arrivals
- Premier airline club space on upper levelSustainability InitiativesConcourse E will be built to LEED Silver certifiable standards,
with sustainability and environmental performance as key priorities. Features will include LED lighting, high-efficiency climate control systems and support for electric vehicles to service aircraft and carry passengers. Additionally, the increased use of the electric AeroTrain to move passengers will reduce reliance on older transportation modes.
Project Benefits
This new concourse fits with the vision in the Dulles Airport Master Plan, which is designed to ensure that Dulles International evolves
in a way that supports continued growth, while providing top-quality services for the traveling public and enabling the airport to generate jobs and economic development
in the region.
Concourse E is part of Dulles Next –
a multi-year construction program that includes $7 billion worth of airport infrastructure upgrades that will transform passenger comfort, convenience and service.
Current Airport Terminal Map:
