DFW Airport Skylink Automated People Mover

Ardurra served as owner's representative for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's groundbreaking SkyLink Automated People Mover (APM), successfully delivering the largest elevated airport people mover in the United States through comprehensive five-year project oversight. The $192 million bi-directional, elevated, dual guideway system transformed passenger connectivity across DFW's expansive terminal complex.

During the design phase, Ardurra provided oversight of APM design submittals, ensuring compliance with airport operational requirements and passenger safety standards. The construction phase required detailed technical evaluation, including train envelope analysis and stability assessments through super-elevation calculations at elevated guideway sections serving each terminal within the airport system.

Key Project Highlights:

• Delivered largest elevated airport people mover in the United States with $192 million bi-directional, dual guideway system

• Provided five-year Owner's Representative services overseeing the complete project lifecycle from design through commissioning

• Conducted comprehensive design oversight, reviewing APM submittals for compliance with airport operational and safety requirements

• Evaluated the complex train envelope and stability through super-elevation analysis at elevated guideway sections for each terminal

• Managed detailed system planning sessions, ensuring seamless integration with existing airport infrastructure and operations

• Verified preliminary and final design through rigorous engineering calculations and technical review processes

• Transformed passenger connectivity across DFW's extensive terminal complex, improving operational efficiency and passenger experience

The SkyLink delivery established new benchmarks for airport people mover systems while enhancing DFW's position as a leading international aviation hub. The elevated system provides reliable, efficient passenger transport while supporting the airport's continued growth and operational excellence.