The Airports Authority provides certification for the Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs.

The Airports Authority is committed to supporting our small business pa

Small Business University: Empowering Growth & Contract Readiness with MWAA

Thank you for your interest in doing business with Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Airports Authority). The Airports Authority is committed to building and maintaining a community of diverse suppliers to promote regional economic development and enhance the passenger experience. It is the policy of the Airports Authority to seek significant participation in its contracts by local small businesses and small disadvantage businesses. The Airports Authority has two programs for achieving this policy objective.  

Leading With Our Core Values The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s core values—Mutual Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Pride—are the foundation of our work and commitment to excellence. These values guide how we operate, fostering a culture of trust, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring we deliver exceptional service to the traveling public. By embracing these principles, we create a positive environment for employees, partners, and customers, strengthening our role in the region and beyond.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is dedicated to ensuring that no individual is excluded from participation in, or denied access to, its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.