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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-13T22:11:37.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for all flights out of D.C.'s major airports.\n\nThe FAA's website indicates Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Airport are all experiencing an \"equipment outage.\"\n\nThe FAA has clarified that the stops are due to a \"strong chemical smell\" impacting the local air traffic control facility.\n\nThe ground stop was issued Friday afternoon and appears to be in effect until at least 7 p.m.\n\nThe FAA issued a statement Friday afternoon. They say the ground stop is due to a strong chemical smell at the Potomac TRACON.\n\n\"The FAA has temporarily stopped traffic at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) because of a strong chemical smell at the Potomac TRACON that is impacting some air traffic controllers. Monitor fly.faa.gov for real-time updates,\" The statement reads.\n\nAccording to the FAA, the Potomac Consolidated Terminal RADAR Approach Control (TRACON) PCT provides air traffic control service to the Baltimore-Washington and the Richmond-Charlottesville areas.\n\nThey control the airspace over Joint Base Andrews, BWI, Reagan, Dulles, Richmond and many other area airports.\n\nThe facility is located in Warrenton, Virginia.",
  "title": "Ground stop issued for all 3 DC-area airports due to 'equipment outage'"
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