United Airlines will debut a new 14-gate concourse at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The $580-million project is being developed in collaboration with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and funded in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for airport improvement projects. The 435,000-square-foot Concourse E, which began construction in August and is scheduled to open in 2026, will include a 40,000-square-foot United Club lounge, expanded seating, and new concessions and retail space. The airline has also announced plans to open an in-flight training center at IAD scheduled to open in 2025.
“Washington Dulles International is a key economic engine for the National Capital Region, and United Airlines is our essential partner in the rapid and ongoing growth of the airport,” said MWAA president and CEO Jack Potter. “United’s commitment to Dulles – through its support of the new concourse, its long-term expansion plans, including new flights and destinations, investment in new training and technical facilities and the addition of thousands of local jobs – is a testament to the strength of our partnership in promoting regional economic growth and pursuing our mutual goal of providing world-class service to the traveling public.”
“Washington Dulles has emerged as a global gateway and these new investments will help deliver the world-class facility that our employees and customers deserve,” added United CEO Scott Kirby. “Today is one of many milestone celebrations to come in United’s long-term commitment in advancing our Dulles hub.”
