“Here’s the usual flight patterns for DCA. While most are north and south, you’ll see the flights going over the Anacostia.” via Melpomene Wetzlar
Johnny asks: “has anyone else living in SW also experienced an increase in noise coming from planes departing DCA lately the past few months?”
Melpomene Wetzlar replies: “There are more flights now since the COVID shutdown. Almost back to normal. The flight paths have not changed. Flights going to Boston,Newark,JFK, Providence, etc fly over the Anacostia. Flying over water plus cold weather & clouds will cause louder noises.”
Others are saying:
“I’m over by the Capitol and Union Station and it’s gotten incredibly louder in just the last two weeks.”
“100% true over here in the Palisades”
“Definitely noticing it lately in NW”
“It’s been windy lately plus the emergency landing a couple weeks ago… runways 33/15 has been busier than normal at DCA”
“It may have to do partly with the onset of winter. Sound travels faster and further in colder air.”
“There are definitely more planes coming this way. Before it was occasional but now we are clearly a part of the flight paths. I’ve heard 2 planes while typing this reply. lol”
“Yes. Way louder.”
“Most def…”
“Nope. Lived in Waterfront for three years and the only thing I hear is the occasional helicopter and more frequent emergency vehicle.”