Washington Flight Disruptions Resume After Chemical Smell

Washington Flight Disruptions Resume After Chemical Smell

Flight operations across the Washington, D.C., region resumed on Friday after a temporary ground stop was lifted due to a strong chemical smell reported at a major air traffic control facility. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the resumption in a post on X, stating that emergency teams had checked the site and found no danger to staff.

The incident affected several airports, including Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), and Richmond International Airport (RIC). Flights are expected to remain unstable through the weekend, but operations have since returned to normal.

For more information, visit the Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's official website or follow his updates on X.