What's being said about LEAP.

In the news

1. FundingDecember 9, 2025· CandysDirt

   Dallas Love Field Expansion Has $2.3 Billion Price Tag

   CandysDirt reports the LEAP expansion is now estimated at $2.3–$2.5 billion, with Mockingbird Lane access and surrounding neighborhood impacts still being studied.

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2. CommunitySeptember 3, 2025· Preston Hollow Advocate

   Dallas Love Field Finalizing Expansion and Improvement Plan

   Preston Hollow Advocate covers the FAA-aligned master planning effort and what neighbors can expect as LEAP moves from planning into delivery.

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3. Master PlanAugust 25, 2025· The Dallas Morning News

   Love Field Unveils Overhaul Plan That Could Add 50% More Passengers

   The Dallas Morning News breaks down how LEAP scales the airport's terminal, baggage, and curbside systems to handle nearly 12 million enplaned passengers a year — without adding gates.

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4. City CouncilAugust 20, 2025· City of Dallas

   Master Plan Briefing Delivered to Dallas City Council

   Director of Aviation Patrick Carreno presents the Love Field Master Plan to City Council — covering forecast, requirements analysis, alternatives, and the preferred Airport Development Plan.

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5. ExpansionAugust 20, 2025· WFAA

   Dallas Love Field Set to Grow — But Won't Add Gates

   WFAA covers the LEAP announcement: more terminal space, a new parking garage, and modernized passenger systems — all within the existing 20-gate footprint.

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6. ProgramAugust 20, 2025· City of Dallas

   Dallas Love Field Prepares to Finalize LEAP Initiative

   City of Dallas press release officially introduces LEAP — the Love Field Expansion Airport Program — and confirms the 2025 Master Plan will guide concourse, terminal, parking, and access improvements.

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7. IndustryAugust 2025· Aviation Pros

   Aviation Pros: LEAP Initiative Set to Expand and Improve Airport Facilities

   Aviation Pros covers Dallas Love Field's comprehensive 2025 Master Plan and the multi-year LEAP program designed to support long-term growth and passenger experience.

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8. EconomySummer 2025· Texas A&M TRERC

   TRERC: $800M Expansion Plan Slated for Love Field Airport

   The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M reports on the early-phase $800M capital plan that became the foundation for today's LEAP program.

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9. City CouncilMay 12, 2025· City of Dallas Legistar

   Dallas City Council Advances Aviation Capital Items for LEAP

   City Council files (25-1705A) authorize Department of Aviation actions tied to the Love Field master planning and early LEAP work packages.

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10. ProgramFebruary 2026

    LEAP Brand Identity Released

    The City of Dallas, Department of Aviation introduced the LEAP identity — Love Field Expansion Airport Program — with the tagline 'Leap Into the Future.'

11. MilestoneDecember 2025

    Master Plan Finalized

    The Love Field Master Plan was finalized, setting the strategy for capital investment through 2045 across terminal, airside, landside, and support facilities.

12. CommunitySpring 2026

    Community Open House Series

    Open houses planned across neighborhoods near DAL to share the program plan and gather feedback. Dates and locations forthcoming.