FAA tightens helicopter restrictions, moves traffic further away from DCA

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Helicopters are facing even tighter restrictions near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established new rules for the airspace that has been under tight scrutiny ever since the January 29 midair collision that killed 67 people.

In a statement released on June 12, the FAA detailed the changes in the map below:

On the left is the old map for helicopters. On the right is the new one…

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