President Trump Announces $22.5 Billion Overhaul of Dulles International Airport
President Trump has unveiled a $22.5 billion plan to renovate Washington Dulles International Airport. The announcement was made during an Oval Office event with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. The renovation aims to transform Dulles into a world-class facility over the next decade. Key features of the plan include the replacement of the outdated 'people movers' with an expanded AeroTrain system, the addition of four new concourses, and the construction of a large parking garage. The project will be funded by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and airlines operating at Dulles, primarily through low-interest municipal bonds. The renovation is expected to begin in spring 2027 and will require some congressional approval.