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Last Update: 09/18/2026 at 1:00 PM EST
Possible Drone Sighting Halts Reagan Flights
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Flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were paused for about 20 minutes after two pilots reported seeing what appeared to be a drone near an active runway.
Airport personnel searched but did not locate or confirm a drone, while the FAA notified local and federal authorities. The incident shows how an unverified drone sighting can quickly disrupt airport operations in highly restricted Washington airspace and potentially trigger enforcement action.
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Two pilots reported a possible drone over an active runway Wednesday night, temporarily stopping flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, District of Columbia.
9/18/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Pilots reported a possible drone near an active runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, DC, temporarily stopping flights Wednesday night.
9/18/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, for about 20 minutes after pilots reported a suspected drone over an active runway.
9/18/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
The FAA paused departures at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., after two pilots reported a possible drone near Runway 19.
9/17/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
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The FAA said two pilots reported a possible drone near a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, causing a 20-minute flight suspension.
9/18/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General