Reagan National Airport Evacuated After Suspicious Package Discovered Passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) were evacuated from a concourse early Thursday morning after a suspicious package was found in a break room. Authorities confirmed the item was cleared by the Arlington County Fire Department approximately an hour and a half after its discovery, with airport operations resuming normal operations. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) reported that the safety perimeter was established by airport police, and passengers were removed from D Concourse following the investigation. The suspicious package was located around 9 a.m., prompting the evacuation of the concourse. MWAA advised travelers to reconfirm their flight times and gate assignments with their airlines due to the incident. While the airport’s operations have returned to normal, more than 100 flights in or out of DCA were delayed on Thursday morning, according to FlightAware. However, it remains unclear how many of these delays are directly linked to the evacuation. Concourse D, which is part of Terminal 2, serves American Airlines and was the site of the incident. The disruption occurred amid ongoing challenges at the Transportation Security Administration, as employees faced unpaid paychecks during a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. The airport’s response to the situation included swift action to ensure passenger safety, with authorities confirming the item posed no threat. Despite the temporary disruption, the airport’s management emphasized that operations are now fully restored. Travelers are encouraged to stay informed about their flight status and follow updates from their respective airlines.#reagan_national_airport #arlington_county_fire_department #metropolitan_washington_airports_authority #terminal_2 #american_airlines
