DC airports face full ground stop after ‘equipment outage’
Air travel in the Washington, D.C. area was halted friday after officials cited an “equipment outage” at Potomac TRACON, a federal air-traffic control facility in Warrenton, Virginia.Baltimore-Washington International, Ronald Reagan national, dulles, and Richmond International airports all issued ground stops, with the temporary halt expected to last at least until 10 p.m. EDT,according to NBC News. The FAA said the closure was connected to a “strong odor” at Potomac TRACON that is affecting some air traffic controllers and is working to address the problem. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said efforts are underway to resolve the issue.
DC airports face full ground stop after ‘equipment outage’
Activity at all major Washington, D.C.-area airports was halted on Friday afternoon after officials said there was an “equipment outage.”
Baltimore-Washington International, Reagan National, Dulles, and Richmond international airports were all issued ground stops. The temporary halt to air travel is set to last until at least 10 p.m. EDT, according to NBC News.
The temporary closure was due to a “strong odor” at Potomac TRACON that is affecting some air traffic controllers, the FAA told the Washington Examiner. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA is working to address the problem.
Potomac TRACON, a federal aviation facility, is in nearby Warrenton, Virginia.
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