Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at Dulles on Saturday, May 4

The airport will hold a full-scale emergency exercise on a remote runway to test its emergency response skills. On Saturday, May 4, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., numerous emergency vehicles will respond, and smoke or fire may be visible. This is all part of the exercise. The operation of the airport will continue normally in spite of this activity. Due to site security concerns, the exercise is not open to the public.

**PASSENGER ALERT: Government Budget Cuts Could Impact Your Airport Travel Experience** 

Mandatory federal budget cuts that began in March are beginning to impact some airport passengers. While the airport facilities continue to operate normally, we have been monitoring the TSA, FAA and CBP for specific effects of "sequestration" on passenger screening, air traffic control and customs processing. Click here for more details.

Getting to Dulles is Easier than Ever

There are plenty of ways to get to Dulles, and the options continue to expand. Whether you are driving to one of our 24,000 parking spaces, taking a taxi, coach, van or public transportation, getting to Dulles is easier than ever. Click here to view options and fares

Expanded Schedule of Tour Opportunities for Student Groups

Dulles has added several Saturday sessions to the upcoming schedule of airport tour opportunities for student groups. The "Safety and Security" tour will be offered on these Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.: March 9, April 6, April 27, May 18 and June 8. Other tours are also available to student groups on most Thursdays. All tours must be requested and arranged well in advance. Click here for more information.

TSA Pre✓™ at Dulles 

Dulles International is the first airport in the country to have a separate checkpoint dedicated to "TSA Pre-Check." The checkpoint, which offers expedited screening benefits, is centrally located at the rear of the departures (ticketing) level (behind Harry's Tap Room). Eligible TSA Pre✓™ passengers include U.S. citizens flying on participating airlines as well as those who are members of CBP Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS. Individuals interested in participating can apply by visiting www.globalentry.gov.

Real-Time Security Wait Times - Click here!

Dulles has a video analytics system that automatically calculates wait times at the Main Terminal’s east and west security mezzanine checkpoints. The wait times are displayed in real time in the terminal and here on the website. Click here to view wait times on your smartphone. Since both mezzanines are connected beyond security, passengers have the option to select the line with the shorter wait.

• Click here to view the complete Press Release about this passenger amenity.

Arts Program News

• Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Performances: Dulles Airport will be hosting Asian Pacific Heritage Month Performances in May. Passengers and visitors can experience Asian-Pacific culture and heritage with events to include performances by Miji, a popular girl group hailing from South Korea, that performs well-known American and K-pop songs; traditional Japanese Taiko drums; demonstrations of the dance phenomenon Gangnam Style; and other traditional Filipino, Afghan and Indian performances. View the schedule here. 

• "Wonder of Wonders" by artist Yuriko Yamaguchi was recently installed near the airport's A-Gates AeroTrain Station. The permanent abstract artwork, cast in bronze in a variety of mettalic hues, is specially mounted into place to accent the walkway leading to the A Concourse.

• The new Gateway Gallery exhibit “America!” focuses on panoramic landscape scenes from around the nation taken by members of the American Society of Photographers. The photos allow passengers to experience the beauty and diversity of America. “America!” will be on display until April 30, 2013, in the Gateway Gallery at Dulles International Airport.
• Wall for Peace 2011 On Display at Dulles
  Dulles Airport has DC-based artist Anil Revri’s Wall for Peace 2011 sculpture on display in Concourse A/B. The 7 feet long, 6 ½ feet high art piece, encourages religious and social tolerance throughout the world and continues this effort at the Airport, a hub of international travel activity. The artwork will be on display through July 2013.

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Scheduled Lane Closures on Dulles Airport Access Highway: Week of May 5-May 11

For an overview of scheduled lane closures which are due to ongoing construction of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, visit here.

* IN ADDITION, unscheduled or intermittent lane closures along other portions of the highway could occur for work related to the Metrorail. Please use caution when driving near construction areas.

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Direct Ramp from Access Highway to I-495

Traffic driving eastbound from Dulles International towards Washington, D.C. has a direct connection to the Capital Beltway (I-495), northbound and southbound. Traffic no longer needs to to exit to the Dulles Toll Road and cross multiple highway lanes to reach the Beltway. Just remain on the Dulles Airport Access Highway and follow the overhead signs to I-495 north or south. Click here to view a map of the ramp.

The Latest-Generation Aircraft Serve Dulles Passengers

Want to fly on the newest widebody aircraft? Book a flight on one of these international routes:

• Dulles to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines - Flights on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner began August 15, 2012.
• Dulles to Frankfurt on Lufthansa - Flights on the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental began June 1, 2012.
• Dulles to Paris on Air France - Flights on the Airbus A380 began in June 2011.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Daily Garage #2

Four electric vehicle charging stations installed in Daily Parking Garage #2 at Dulles International Airport are open for FREE usage as part of a pilot program. Each charging station can accommodate two vehicles, for a total of eight parking spaces. The spaces are conveniently located near the Main Terminal walkway and are reserved for “electric vehicles only” with special signage. Click here for more details.

Dulles has FREE WiFi

Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the terminals. Click here for details.

Advice for passengers about wait times in the Main Terminal

Please arrive early for your flight: 2 hours for domestic flights and 3 hours for international flights, especially during these busiest times in the Main Terminal:

• 5:30am - 8:00am
• 11:00am - 1:00pm
• 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Volunteer at Your Local Airports!

There is a need for volunteers to work with Travelers Aid at Dulles International and Reagan National Airports. You can also choose to be a Mobile Guide, a service in which you scout for travelers with questions and assist them. If you can spare 3 1/2 to 4 hours a week and would like to help air travelers, please contact Travelers Aid:

• To inquire about volunteer opportunities at Dulles please click here to send an email
• Click here for Travelers Aid assistance and paging information at Dulles

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