Ronald Reagan Airport closed, no impact on Dulles: Check airport's latest advisory from Washington
On January 29, 2025, a midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport led to the suspension of all flights. Emergency personnel quickly responded to the scene as rescuers scoured the Potomac River for survivors.
Why the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport has long been a concern
An airspace cluttered with passenger planes and military aircraft. A history of near-crashes. And a growing shortage of air traffic controllers available to manage it all. Some experts, politicians and airport managers have been warning for years of the risks posed by the crowded airspace and volume of flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Is Closed
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is closed, according to an FAA alert posted Wednesday night. A ground stop will prevent planes from landing at the airport through at least 5 a.m. Thursday morning,
Multiple difficulties have surrounded Reagan National Airport before fatal crash
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is known for its close proximity to Washington, D.C., but after its first deadly plane crash in more than four decades, several of the airport’s difficulties are under scrutiny.
Reagan National Airport reopens after D.C. plane crash
Operations have resumed at Reagan National Airport following Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter above Washington, D.C. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Alert: DC's Reagan National Airport will reopen at 11 a.m. Thursday, officials say
DC's Reagan National Airport will reopen at 11 a.m. Thursday, officials say. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer? Let us know and we may be able to look into it for you.
DC plane crash affects hundreds of flights nationwide: What to know if you’re traveling
The Potomac plane crash has had a cascading effect that will send ripples through the airline industry for days, if not longer. Here is everything to know.
American Airlines plane crash: 3 key questions investigators will be looking into
DALLAS — Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will likely be studying three main elements as they try ...
FOX45: TSA says record number of guns found at Baltimore, Washington airports in 2024
The Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday announced it detected a record number of guns at airport security checkpoints last year in the Baltimore and Washington areas.
Bill to rename Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia after President Trump introduced in U.S. House
Rep. Addison McDowell, a North Carolina Republican introduced, H.R. 691 on Thursday. The bill, "to designate Washington ...
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CBP seizes nearly 70,000 Ambien pills hidden in yarn at Dulles International Airport
Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills hidden inside yarn were seized at Washington Dulles International Airport. According to authorities, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted the pills on ...
North Carolina Republican proposes renaming Dulles airport after Trump
Freshman Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) introduced legislation this week to rename the Dulles International Airport (IAD) ...
Trump International Airport proposed, renaming Dulles
Changing the name to Donald J. Trump International Airport from Dulles International Airport has been proposed by a freshman ...
TSA says record number of guns found at Baltimore, Washington airports in 2024
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Knoxville flights to Washington canceled after deadly crash. How many routes are offered?
Washington is a frequent destination for Knoxville airport travelers, and American Airlines is its busiest airline.