Runways 4/22 and 15/33 at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) have reopened and we have increased the hourly arrival rate to 28 aircraft. The restrictions on helicopter traffic around DCA remain in effect
.You can look up real-time airport status here.
Background
The regular maximum hourly arrival rate for DCA is 32. The NTSB is leading the investigation into the Jan. 29 accident and will provide all updates. We cannot comment on any aspect of open investigations.
February 7, 2025
The FAA is clarifying the restrictions on helicopter traffic in the area over the Potomac River around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). We issued the clarifications based on feedback from air traffic controllers and helicopter operators. We are not changing the initial restrictions. The restrictions on simultaneous fixed wing and helicopter operations within this airspace remain in place and retain the same level of airspace safety. The revised TFR graphic clarifying the restrictions can be viewed here and airspace NOTAM #: 5/1069.
February 6, 2025
On January 31, at Secretary Duffy’s direction, the FAA began restricting helicopter traffic in the area over the Potomac River around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and stretching to Wilson Bridge. These restrictions will remain in place until the NTSB completes its preliminary investigation of the air carrier incident at which point it will be reviewed based on NTSB’s report.
Additionally, we have also begun reviewing other airports with high volumes of mixed helicopter and airplane traffic nearby.
FAA investigators are closely supporting the NTSB-led investigation and we will quickly take any additional necessary actions and conduct appropriate reviews based on the evidence.
January 31, 2025
With the support of President Trump and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, effective today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will restrict helicopter traffic in the area over the Potomac River around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and stretching to Wilson Bridge. These restrictions will remain in place until the NTSB completes its preliminary investigation of the air carrier incident at which point it will be reviewed based on NTSB’s report. Review the full announcement.
January 30, 2025
FAA investigators are supporting the NTSB-led investigation of Wednesday night’s midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide all updates. We cannot comment on any aspect of open investigations. The FAA will quickly take any actions necessary based on evidence from the investigation.
January 29, 2025
A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide all updates.
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