Trump to announce $22bn plan to rebuild Dulles international airport
Summary
President Donald Trump will announce a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington’s Dulles International Airport. The project includes new terminals, an expanded underground train system, and other improvements to replace the airport’s old shuttle vehicles.Key Facts
- President Trump reviewed 3D models of the airport redesign and suggested changes.
- The announcement will take place at the White House with transportation officials and airport leaders.
- The plan will add five new terminals, replacing the current four.
- The underground train system will be expanded to replace slow shuttles known as “mobile lounges.”
- The design will feature glass and gold elements, including gold-mirrored ceilings.
- United Airlines, which handles about 70% of Dulles traffic, will help finance the project.
- The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will fund much of the work through bonds.
- The airport had 29 million passengers in 2025, and a new United concourse is set to open this autumn.
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