Chemical odor triggers temporary ground stops at DC-area airports
TL;DR
A strong chemical smell at a federal aviation facility prompted temporary ground stops at Baltimore/Washington’s BWI, Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles (IAD) airports, according to the FAA, causing flight delays while crews investigated the source.
- "Strong chemical smell" causing ground stops at BWI, DCA, IAD airports WJLA
- BWI-Marshall among airports where ground stop is in effect 5 MIN WBAL-TV
- DC airports: Passengers face delays as FAA investigates chemical smell at air traffic control center CNN
- FAA orders ground delay at BWI, 3 other airports after strong odor disrupts operations WBFF
- Flights halted at Washington DC airports after chemical smell Reuters
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