Virginia Senators Propose 30‑Slot Reduction at Reagan National to Boost Safety

Two Virginia senators have introduced the DCA Air Safety Act, a bill that would cap hourly arrivals and spread takeoffs and landings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The proposal aims to cut the airport’s slots by 30 over the next five years, easing congestion at one of Washington’s busiest hubs. By limiting the number of aircraft that can arrive and depart each hour, the act seeks to improve safety margins and give air traffic controllers more breathing room to manage traffic flows. The legislation reflects a growing focus on operational safety at high‑traffic airports and could set a precedent for similar measures elsewhere.