Posts tagged Air Travel
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Building of the Week: Terminal A at National Airport
Cesar Pelli-designed Terminal B/C at Ronald Reagan National Airport gets a lot of acclaim, but don't miss Terminal A, which offers passengers a 1960s jet-age modernist backdrop to their flights. Keep reading…
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These graphs show how people use our region’s airports
Here's a look at which airports people use the most, and where they are most likely to get delayed. How has your experience been using these airports? Keep reading…
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2017’s greatest hits: Dulles Airport was originally supposed to be in Burke, but neighbors successfully stopped it
Dulles could have been located in Burke, Virginia were it not for a grassroots effort that convinced President Eisenhower to choose another site. This was one of our top posts from 2017. Keep reading…
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Crystal City could be getting a flashy pedestrian bridge to the airport
Could this pedestrian bridge from Crystal City to Washington National Airport be the new High Line? Planners hope it will add more high-quality public space to the neighborhood. Keep reading…
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The GOP tax plan would make housing and infrastructure more expensive
One of the tax breaks the GOP eliminated in their tax code overhaul proposal would have deep ramifications for funding infrastructure and affordable homes in the region. Keep reading…
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George Washington University Hospital wants a helipad. Here’s why they should get it.
George Washington University Hospital wants a helipad. A local ANC representative says letting them have one could save lives. Keep reading…
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3 great transportation museums in the Washington area you should visit
If you’re interested in learning about the history of transportation, the greater Washington area has a number of great transport-related museums. We've put together a guide to three of our favorites, complete with advice on how to get there and what else to do when you're in the area. Keep reading…
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Dulles Airport was originally supposed to be in Burke, but neighbors successfully stopped it
Three generations of DC area residents have grown up associating Dulles Airport with its Chantilly location. However, Dulles could have been located in Burke, were it not for a grassroots effort that convinced President Eisenhower to choose another site. Keep reading…
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Building of the Week: Dulles International Airport
Although Dulles Airport may seem somewhat mundane to Greater Washington residents, its main terminal is an iconic example of mid-century architecture in civil design. It was the first airport in the United States designed for commercial jet use, revolutionizing air travel. Keep reading…
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Building of the Week: Hangars 11 and 12 at National Airport
There are two vintage aircraft hangars at the northern end of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that will soon give way to the airport's new commuter concourse. While many may only give them a passing glance, there is more to their history, including an airline headquarters and a stint as a passenger terminal in the 1990s. Keep reading…