Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport – one of the world’s busiest hubs with service to 260 destinations – has embarked on a major capital improvement program to enhance customer comfort, connectivity and operational efficiency. These upgrades span terminal expansions, runway and taxiway renovations and the creation of new state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the airport’s vast footprint. To help advance this transformative initiative, the STV/AZB joint venture is providing critical landside planning, project management and construction management services.
What challenges is STV addressing?
DFW’s extensive landside network – 1,300 miles of roadways, 130 bridges, central terminal areas and numerous support roads – requires coordinated upgrades to meet growing passenger and operational demands. The airport is also planning for next-generation mobility and sustainability needs, including the integration of zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure. Ensuring consistent quality, minimizing disruptions and guiding the expansion effort across such a large and complex campus required comprehensive planning and program oversight.
What solutions is STV delivering?
The STV/AZB team is developing a campus-wide master plan for DFW’s landside facilities, performing condition assessments, and delivering preliminary and civil design services. The team is also advising on sustainable mobility strategies, including the deployment of zero‑emission fleets and charging systems. As projects move into construction, PM/CM staff are providing design management, contract support, project controls and overall program coordination to facilitate smooth delivery.
How will this project benefit the region?
These improvements enhance mobility, safety, and traveler experience at one of Texas’s most important economic engines. By modernizing the landside network and supporting future‑focused infrastructure, the program strengthens regional connectivity, reduces congestion and elevates the airport’s ability to serve millions of passengers each year.
Key Stats and Accolades
- Planning and management oversight for 1,300 miles of roadways
- 130 bridges and extensive landside utilities included in program scope
- Campus‑wide landside master planning and condition assessments
- Zero‑emission fleet and charging infrastructure analysis
