Flights at three DC-area airports halted over ‘strong odor’ at air traffic control center: FAA
By Ken Garger
Published on March 14, 2026.
Flights were grounded at three major DC-area airports due to a "strong odor" at an air traffic control center. The ground stop was issued at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Additionally, Richmond International Airport in Virginia was affected. The Federal Aviation Administration is working to address the issue.
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