FAA issues ground stop at airports in DC, Baltimore
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FAA stopped all flights at DC area airports after strong odor at air traffic control.
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Flight delays and cancellations are affecting travelers in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
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The FAA issued a ground stop at three major airports in the Washington D.C. area Friday evening after reports of a "strong odor" at the Potomac air traffic control facility. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the action, with the FAA working to address the source of the odor at Potomac TRACON. The ground stop affects air traffic operations at airports serving the greater Washington metropolitan area including Baltimore. The FAA is actively investigating the cause of the odor that prompted the safety measure.
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The FAA is investigating the odor source at Potomac air traffic control facility.
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A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports - AP News
Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports - The New York Times - The New York Times
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