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DCA PSA: “Crystal City construction update: Shuttles replace trains to airport and nearby stations for 10 weekends”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by William E Heaton IV

From WMATA:

“Metro will replace trains with shuttle buses between Pentagon City and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over 10 select weekends from February through June. Crystal City will be closed to build a second entrance at the station as part of Arlington County’s Crystal City Sector plan. The new entrance will accommodate growing ridership at the station, support new development in the area, and play a key role in a broader effort to make Crystal City a walkable community.

On three of those 10 weekends, (more…)

Colada Shop Opens an Airport Outpost at DCA!

By Prince Of Petworth


“DCA — Terminal 2, C Gates (airside)”

Big day for new coffee shop outposts continues!

From an email:

“Colada Shop has opened its first-ever airport location, bringing its signature Cuban coffee, cocktails, and all-day bites to travelers flying through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Open from first flight to last, the new outpost delivers the brand’s warm, vibrant hospitality in an on-the-go setting.”

Full press release: (more…)

DCA PSA: “Trains will not operate between Pentagon City and National Airport for ten impacted weekends in spring 2026.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Map includes National Airport station closures (only on March 7-8, May 9-10, and May 16-17).”

Do note the official name used in the WMATA release below…

From WMATA:

“Crystal City Entrance Construction: Spring 2026 Weekend Closures

Highlights

Trains will not operate between Pentagon City and National Airport for ten impacted weekends in spring 2026. For three of those weekends, trains will not operate between Pentagon City and Potomac Yard.
Crystal City station will be closed for all ten impacted weekends.
In addition, National Airport station will also be closed for three of those impacted weekends.
Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Pentagon City and National Airport stations, with the shuttle extending to service Potomac Yard for the three weekends that National Airport station is closed.

Beginning the weekend of Feb. 14, 2026, (more…)

“Best routes to DCA during road closures?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

I am wondering if I could get some input from the community about alternative routes to DCA from the Dupont area during the upcoming military parade.

I have a business trip early Monday morning (6/16). My flight is at 6am and I see the road closures are in place until 6am on 6/16. Both routes I am aware of from the dupont area to DCA appear to be closed (Arlington Memorial Bridge and 14th St/I-395). (more…)

“DCA terminal D has lost its essence!!” HOWEVER, DCA Have Gained a Solid State Books!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

DCA terminal D has lost its essence!! They removed the Dunkin, Washington Pour Bar, etc. While yes, the grab and go market and Wow Bo are probably good to go to allow for more seating- will totally miss the chaos of the terminal and having a drink with the best views at DCA. The other Dunkin in the terminal has such a long line too- so no final option to grab coffee before departure. New seating looks super off…

Sad!!”

From Reagan Airport:

“Check out our new book nook! 📚 Solid State Books, now open in National Hall, (more…)

Colada Shop coming to DCA this Winter!

By Prince Of Petworth

Excited news shared by Colada Shop last week:

“HUGE NEWS! Colada Shop will be arriving soon ✈️ 🎊 to @reagan_airport! We’re so excited to provide all of your pre-flight bites 🥪🥟 (and longggg layover cocktails 🍹) while you’re on your journey!

Taking off 🚀 Winter 2025! Stay tuned for more details! 😍”

“Legacy on Ice” Benefit at Capital One Arena to Support Victims of the Tragedy at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Entertainment Gang, and U.S. Figure Skating today announced they will host a live figure skating tribute to be held at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington D.C. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, to support the families and loved ones affected by the tragic aviation incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. The event will be co-hosted by 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano and will include: (more…)

Update: FAA confirms plane/helicopter crash. “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) reports a full groundstop due to emergency response.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“View from Metro just leaving DCA at 10:22pm.”

From the FAA:

“A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.” (more…)

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