US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a plan to rebuild Washington Dulles International Airport, with a price tag of at least $22 billion. The project aims to transform what Trump described as one of the world's worst airports into a modern, efficient hub. According to the South China Morning Post, the plan calls for $22 billion in upgrades, while The New York Times reports the figure as $22.5 billion. The discrepancy was not explained by either outlet.
The overhaul includes replacing aging concourses, adding a large parking garage, and preserving the landmark main terminal. Officials said the redesign would make the airport easier to navigate and would feature a new lounge for United Airlines. Trump argued that the airport, located about 26 miles west of Washington, D.C., was in desperate need of a major upgrade and pledged to make it "maybe the best" through hard work.
The announcement is the latest in a series of infrastructure projects the president has championed in the Washington area. No timeline or funding details were provided. Dulles, which opened in 1962, is a major gateway for international travelers and serves as a hub for United Airlines.