FAA lifts BWI ground stop after TRACON odor prompts 2nd evacuation in 2 weeks

The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a ground stop affecting BWI and several regional airports, according to a BWI spokesperson.

The temporary flight suspension also impacted Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles International, and Richmond International airports.

An FAA spokesperson told WMAR-2 News that the ground stop was implemented after reports of a strong smell at the Potomac TRACON facility, which handles air traffic control for the region…

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