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Coverage dated March 13, 2026

Chemical smell forces flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports

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A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident.

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  1. Seattle Times

    A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports (opens Seattle Times)

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    A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the...

  2. WMUR

    Chemical smell forces flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Strong chemical smell forces flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    A strong chemical smell forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near D.C.

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