- Washington Dulles has opened Concourse E
- The concourse cost $745m and has 14 United Airlines gates
- It is the airport’s first new concourse in nearly two decades
- The new United Club seats more than 600 people
- Dulles handled a record 29.01m passengers in 2025
Washington-Dulles International Airport has opened its first new concourse in nearly two decades. The 435,000-square-foot Concourse E delivers roomier boarding areas, direct AeroTrain access and 14 new United Airlines gates. The terminal’s first phase cost $745m and is part of a rebuilding programme exceeding $20bn.
Dulles handled a record 29.01m passengers in 2025, a 6.4pc increase over the previous year. United departures from Dulles have increased 30pc since 2022. Its schedule comprises more than 250 daily flights to 135 destinations. All 14 gates in Concourse E will serve exclusively United.
The new terminal includes a nearly 40,000-square-foot United Club that seats more than 600 people and increases the carrier’s lounge space at Dulles by approximately 70pc. Passengers using Concourse E will have naturally lit waiting areas, power outlets, wireless charging and upgraded restrooms. Dining options include Bonchon, Dos Toros Taqueria and Good Company Doughnuts and Café. Later phases could add up to 36 more gates and a customs processing area for connecting passengers.
