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Dallas Fort Worth airport opens four new gates in Terminal A

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines opened four new gates (A10, A11, A13, A15) in Terminal A as part of a pier expansion project adding 140,000 square feet. The expansion is part of a $12 billion capital plan with 10 total gates planned.

Where
Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas and Tarrant Counties
When
Oct. 21, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Dallas Tarrant

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • DFW Forward capital plan$12 billion2

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Who's involved

  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airportopened new gates
  • American Airlinesbegan operating out of new gates

The facts

  • Four new gates (A10, A11, A13, A15) opened in Terminal A on Oct. 21, 2026.2
  • Terminal A Pier Expansion adds 140,000 square feet to existing Terminal A footprint.2
  • Ten total gates are planned for the expansion, five rebuilt and net gain of five new.2
  • Full pier expansion expected to open for upcoming winter holiday travel season.2
  • Expansion started in 2024 with seven pre-built modules transported 1.5 miles to project site.2
  • Modules had over 10,000 feet of Mechanical Electrical Plumbing work, 65% completed before transport.2

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  • Contour Airlines announces new route to Dallas, Texas Fort Worth International Airport

    cedarnews.net

  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines open first four new gates as part of Terminal A Pier Expansion

    DFW Airport

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  1. Contour Airlines announces new route to Dallas, Texas Fort Worth International Airport cedarnews.net Not rated, October 20, 2026
  2. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines open first four new gates as part of Terminal A Pier Expansion DFW Airport Not rated, October 21, 2026

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