Mammoet has successfully completed the installation of six massive modules for the first phase of the future Terminal F at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), marking a major milestone in the airport’s ongoing expansion. The modular approach allowed the entire terminal section to be installed in less than two weeks.
Modular construction involves prefabricating large structural sections off-site before transporting and assembling them on location. This method reduces construction time, enhances safety, and limits disruption—particularly important at busy airports where space is constrained and civil work can interfere with operations.
For Terminal F, Mammoet collaborated with the Walsh Group through the Innovation Next+ joint venture to deliver the initial 15-gate concourse and new Skylink Station. The modules—fabricated on a nearby site within airport grounds—were the heaviest ever moved for a U.S. airport terminal. The largest weighed 3,320 tons and stretched 85 meters in length.
Transportation and installation were executed using Mammoet’s Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) fitted with metal supports, allowing the units to be lifted, moved across the tarmac, and precisely positioned in their final locations.
Reid Whitley, Mammoet Project Manager, emphasized the benefits: “Modular construction allows work to occur in parallel and reduces on-site disruption. At airports, this is critical to ensure minimal impact on passengers. This project demonstrates the capabilities of our equipment and teams in executing complex heavy lift operations.”
Mammoet previously supported a pier-style expansion at Terminal C, adding nine gates, and will continue to assist with the expansion of Terminal A, reinforcing its position as a global leader in heavy lifting and transport solutions.
