Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority

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Media Newsgathering Guidelines
Public Affairs Contact Information

Below are general guidelines for media newsgathering at the Airport


  • Call us prior to your arrival.  See contact information on the right.  No escort is needed to film in public areas.
  • Parking: All crew/personal vehicles must use public parking lots/garages.  Only live trucks may use media parking.
  • In the Airport: Remain 10+ feet from airline ticket counters, 20+ feet from security screening equipment.
  • Do Not Block: passengers, walkways, queues, doors, escalators, roads, etc.
  • Request advance clearance from Airlines, TSA, CBP (Customs) or Concessions if you want to photograph their facilities up close.  The Airports Authority cannot grant permission on their behalf.
  • Live Shots: No cabling is allowed inside the Terminal, through any doors or across passenger travel areas.  Please call us to clarify any live shot requests.

Click here for a detailed review of our media newsgathering policies.

Media Requests (Interviews, Filming, etc.)

For Dulles or Reagan National, please contact the Airports Authority Public Affairs office at 703-417-8370.

During daytime hours, your request will be handled directly by our Public Affairs Office staff:

Tara Hamilton
Public Affairs Manager
703-417-8370
Courtney Prebich
Media Relations Manager
703-417-8897
Rob Yingling
Media Relations Manager
703-417-8744

After hours and on weekends and holidays, please contact the following Airport Operations offices. They will page us to assist you:

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):
    703-417-8050 
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD):
    703-572-2730