DFW seeks authorization for multibillion‑dollar debt program and code tweaks for special inspections

Apr 1, 2026

DFW Airport asked Fort Worth to approve updates to master and supplemental bond ordinances and authorization to issue up to $3 billion for this year's capital program (and up to $9 billion over four years) to support terminal expansion and Terminal F construction; airport staff also proposed shifting funding responsibility for special inspections to contractors while retaining city oversight.

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DFW representatives told council they will request approval at the upcoming formal meeting for updates to the airport's master and supplemental bond ordinances and for authorization to issue up to $3 billion in debt for this year's capital program. The airport said it is planning projects including a central terminal expansion and a new Terminal F that will be a 31‑gate facility primarily for American Airlines.

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