Overview

• Concourse D will add 19 gates using Multiple Aircraft Ramp Systems, enabling flexible use by different aircraft types and supporting a domestic–international codeshare operation.
• Heavy excavation is scheduled to begin later this year, vertical construction is slated for spring 2026, and opening is targeted for late 2028.
• SOM leads the design with an oculus, orchard‑inspired columns, landscaped interiors, and systems designed to cut heating and cooling costs by half.
• The project is expected to generate roughly 3,800–4,000 construction jobs with a reported 37% participation target for minority‑ and women‑owned businesses.
• Officials outlined the broader ORDNext timeline with Concourse E projected to open in phases around 2029 and the new Global Terminal following in the early 2030s.