11 Jul 2017 | 07:42 AM UTC
United States: Disruptions at Washington, DC, airports July 11
Residual flight disruptions at DC airports (BWI, DCA, IAD) on July 11 following July 10 incident at air traffic control center
Event
Residual flight disruptions are expected on Tuesday, July 11, in the Washington, DC, area following an incident that occurred on Monday evening at the regional air traffic control center. Flights to and from the following airports could face delays and cancelations throughout the day: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), and Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Context
The control center was evacuated on the evening of July 10, forcing the suspension of flights for several hours, due to an incident at a nearby construction site. Operations began to resume around 22:00 (local time).
Advice
Travelers are advised to confirm flight statuses prior to departure for the airport.
