Kaine Warns Against DCA Expansion

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U.S. Senator made chilling warning year ago about surging air traffic at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.

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Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) issued the chilling warning in early May 2024 , two weeks after a near collision between two jetliners occurred at the same Washington D.C. area airport the month before .

Kaine expressed his fears publicly as he opposed plans by fellow U.S. lawmakers to boost the number of landing slots at DCA last year as part of five-year budget legislation for the Federal Aviation Administration .

Reagan National is unique in terms of U.S. airports because it operates in close proximity to sensitive buildings and military installations.

The airspace above and around it is closely controlled and restricted.

A special fleet of VIP dignitary Air Force Blackhawk VH60 helicopters carries top military and other political visitors in a corridor alongside the airport.

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