MWAA Network Modernization 8 at Dulles International Airport
Expansion of Fiber Backbone & Critical Network Infrastructure
Netcom Technologies completed the MWAA Network Modernization 8 Project at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in 2025, reinforcing the airport’s mission-critical network environment with high-performance fiber and copper infrastructure. This project was valued at $147,000 and is part of MWAA’s multi-year initiative to modernize airport network systems across both DCA and IAD.
Project Deliverables
As part of the modernization effort, Netcom installed:
ISP and OSP Maxcell Innerduct supporting 6 to 24 strands of single-mode fiber, fully fusion spliced with LC connectors.
• 168 fiber strands installed
• 14,000 feet of fiber deployed1″ EMT conduit to house Category 6 cabling to each assigned endpoint.
Horizontal cabling infrastructure including:
• 63 Category 6 cables
• Forty-eight 48-port patch panels
• Vertical & horizontal cable managementPower distribution upgrades across 17 telecom rooms (TRs).
Installation of 14 new UPS systems to support network uptime and system resiliency.
Operational Benefits
The completed modernization strengthens Dulles Airport’s fiber backbone, improves bandwidth availability, and ensures stable connectivity for airport operations, passenger systems, airline tenants, and secure federal systems.
About Netcom
For more than 37 years, Netcom Technologies has been a trusted leader in low voltage systems, structured cabling, electronic security, AV integration, and data center infrastructure across the National Capital Region and nationwide. Our success is built on technical expertise, rapid response, and a customer-first approach that ensures every project is delivered with precision and reliability. From airports and data centers to government agencies, schools, and Fortune 500 enterprises, Netcom provides mission-critical technology solutions designed to improve security, connectivity, and operational performance. The highlights below showcase our continued growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
