Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
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March 14, 2026
Editorial Team
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted air traffic due to a strong odor that affected the air traffic controllers. This incident caused flight disruptions in the surrounding area and also at the Richmond, Virginia airport. According to the FAA, these flight disruptions were expected to last until at least 7:00 p.m.

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