Beginning February 17, parking capacity in Reagan National Airport’s Economy lot will be reduced by up to 40 percent to accommodate construction of a new parking structure that, when complete, will add flexibility to the airport’s parking operations. Initially, about 850 spaces will be unavailable so sitework can commence. At the peak of construction, up to 1,100 of the lot’s 2,680 spaces will be unavailable, temporarily reducing airport-wide parking availability.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority welcomes Samuel Epps IV and Jonathan Burks for six-year terms as new members of its board of directors. Epps is an appointee of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, and Burks is an appointee of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. 

Passengers at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports should be prepared for additional crowds and congestion from Friday, January 17, through Tuesday, January 21, for the 2025 presidential inauguration that is expected to bring an influx of passengers to both Washington, D.C., airports. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend travelers will also contribute to increased passenger loads. Traffic volumes and wait times may be greater than usual during this timeframe.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority welcomed Alex Vogel and Jeff Goettman to its board of directors Wednesday for six-year terms. Both are appointees of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

At a ribbon-cutting on Monday, executives of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Capital One and the José Andrés Group and Fraport USA celebrated the opening of the Capital One Landing, a 5,500-square-foot airport experience in Terminal 2 at Reagan National Airport. Designed in collaboration with Michelin starred Chef José Andrés, Capital One Landing draws on the success of the “industry-leading food and beverage programming” found across the Capital One Lounge network, along with the expertise and partnership with the José Andrés Group.

With over 50 million passengers traveling through Washington’s airports in 2024, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is preparing for record travel volumes throughout the upcoming holiday season. During busy weekends and holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, passengers may experience heavily congested airport-area roads, limited parking availability and bustling terminals. Customers are advised to consider these tips for a smooth and stress-free journey. Airport Arrival Time

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Thursday announced that aviation industry veteran Terrence “Terry” Liercke has been named vice president and airport manager of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. In his new position, Liercke will oversee all management and operational functions at Reagan National (DCA), which is served by eight major airlines that carry more than 25 million passengers a year to and from the Washington region and is home to America’s busiest runway.

Leaders from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and Washington, D.C., region applauded an announcement that British Airways will increase their service between Washington Dulles and London Heathrow from 14 to 21 times weekly for the spring and summer 2025 season beginning on March 30, 2025. The new flight will be operated on British Airways’ Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority released its inaugural Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report last week. Highlighting significant achievements throughout 2023, this new report incorporates narratives and metrics that better align with industry reporting standards. It replaces the Corporate Social Responsibility report from past years.

Airline and airport executives, staff and passengers gathered Friday, July 12, at Dulles International Airport to celebrate the launch of Avelo Airline’s nonstop service from Washington, D.C., to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), on a 149-passenger aircraft. The flight departed from Gate B37.

Airline and airport executives, staff and passengers gathered Monday at Dulles International Airport to celebrate the launch of Aeromexico’s nonstop service from Washington, D.C., to Mexico City, Mexico, on a Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. The inaugural flight departed from Gate B79.

J. Paul Malandrino will retire at the end of May after 17 years as Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Vice President and Reagan National Airport Manager. His leadership and career accomplishments spanned 58 years, including 30 years of military service. Malandrino guided Reagan National Airport through a period of momentous challenge and growth, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and changes from major construction in response to unprecedented passenger activity.