The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will close one of the three runways at Washington Dulles International Airport in order to complete a major pavement reconstruction project this summer. Beginning Monday, April 19, 2004, Runway 12-30, the east-west runway, will close until construction is completed this summer.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is pleased to announce a special Art Walk at Reagan National Airport on Saturday, May 1. The tours of the art at the Airport will begin in Terminal B at the Information Desk. Tours will be conducted by the Airport Docents from 11:00 A.M. through 2:00 P.M. for both groups and individuals.

Today the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors approved the selection of Margaret E. McKeough as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Airports Authority.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is expecting a busy summer season to start with spring travel in April. The Airports Authority is offering advice to area travelers coming to Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports.

Works of art by students in District of Columbia Public Schools are on exhibit at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport through May 31st. The theme, "Presenting Stories and Concepts in Art," is reflected in the works of students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The exhibition is located on the lower (baggage claim) level of Terminals B & C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has earned the 2004 Terminal with the Most Unique Services award from the Airport Revenue News (ARN) magazine as a result of its annual Best Concessions Poll.

Reagan National Airport won first place in the category dealing with the most unique services. "We are honored to receive this award;" said James E. Bennett, CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, "we put a great deal of effort into designing food and retail programs for our airports that meet the needs of travelers."

Nearly 100 years ago, the first human took to the skies in a heavier-than-air aircraft, and since then, hundreds of millions have followed over the years. Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports have helped travelers reach the skies for more than 60 years when National Airport opened in 1941, followed by Dulles International in 1962.

Thanksgiving Travel Airport Tips

Travelers coming to Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports this Thanksgiving should be prepared for security procedures and arrive early for their flight. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is offering travel advice to area travelers.