- January 15, 2021, 12:49 PM
As part of the preparations for the presidential inauguration next week, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking help from the general aviation community to report any “suspicious or disruptive activity” to local law enforcement agencies, NBAA reported. “In light of the recent events at the U.S. Capitol, and in preparation for the upcoming presidential inauguration, the Transportation Security Administration is asking our general aviation partners to maintain a heightened security awareness through the end of January,” TSA said in a security awareness communication.
NBAA noted that security has been tightened at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport since the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week. Operators who plan to be in the Washington, D.C. metro area in the next few weeks should expect airspace restricti
Updated: 3:42 PM EST Jan 12, 2021 Jenny Fulginiti Digital Editor Travelers will notice heightened security at Washington-area airports, including at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration.Following the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, TSA remains on a high alert status at the three Washington, D.C.,-area airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and BWI-Marshall. Individuals known to pose a threat to aviation who are on the No Fly list will not be issued a boarding pass and are not allowed to fly. Travelers will notice additional law enforcement and canine presence. Travelers can also expect to see enhanced security presence with other transportation modes.