After a significant snowstorm swept through the DMV area, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) announced the closure of all its runways last night, focusing efforts on clearing snow and avoiding icy conditions. In a statement on social media around 4:35 p.m., DCA emphasized the importance of ensuring the airfield's safety for travelers, detailing the airport staff's dedication to snow removal and ice prevention. Numerous flights across the region's airports, including Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), experienced cancellations or delays due to the storm, as reported by DC News Now.
Lifting the curtain to runway operations again, Reagan National Airport officials reopened the runways early this morning after they were shut down last night. Despite the plunging temperatures, the airport's snow removal team toiled daily to maintain a clear and safe airfield. Airport terminals remained operational but offered limited services during the runway closure. As FOX 5 DC outlines, the airport officials have confirmed that flights resumed at 5 a.m. today.
The tumultuous weather left scores of passengers stranded at DCA, some facing the prospect of an unplanned overnight stay. With all runways grounded for the snow removal operation, many found themselves without the option of a hotel voucher. The disruption extended to ground transportation, as one passenger lamented in an interview with WJLA, revealing that "Ubers, taxis, and hotel shuttles were unavailable," complicating their departure from the airport. Those affected by the storm and its repercussions on the travel infrastructure were ultimately advised to stay in touch with their airlines for updates on their rescheduled flights.
