Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Airport authority in Crystal City, US.
Description
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is a regional agency that operates two major airports serving the Washington area: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. These facilities handle commercial flights connecting the nation's capital to destinations around the world.
History
The agency was established in 1987 through an agreement between Virginia and the District of Columbia to consolidate management of the region's two major airports under one authority. In 2008, it expanded to oversee the Dulles Toll Road and manage the Metrorail extension project.
Culture
The authority fosters regional connectivity by managing transportation infrastructure that links different communities across Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Practical
The two airports are located in different parts of the region, offering travelers options between a closer urban airport and a more distant facility. Visitors should confirm which airport serves their destination before heading to the terminal.
Did you know?
The authority expanded its role in 2008 to operate the Dulles Toll Road and manage the Silver Line Metrorail extension project.
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