KDCA NOTAMs in plain English

54 notices active now or starting within 24 hours at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, most important first. Checked with the FAA at 8:48 pm ET. Translations are automatic; the FAA text under each one is the authority.

Runway (2)Navaid (1)Taxiway (1)Lighting (4)Airspace (2)Procedure (7)Obstacle (34)Apron (1)Services (2)

Runway 2

Runway 22 is closed for takeoff and landing.
Runway, until December 31
FAA text
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09/349 RWY 22 CLSD TO TKOF AND LDG
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Runway 04 is closed to landings.
Runway, until December 30
FAA text
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03/226 RWY 04 CLSD TO LDG
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Navaid 1

VOR/DME navaid is not being maintained and is unavailable.
Navaid, until November 6
FAA text
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10/548 NAV VOR/DME NOT MNT
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Taxiway 1

Taxiway J geographic position markings have been removed.
Taxiway, until November 25
FAA text
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08/486 TWY J GEOGRAPHIC PSN MARKINGS REMOVED
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Lighting 4

PAPI visual glide path lights for runway 22 are out of service.
Lighting, until December 30
FAA text
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09/733 RWY 22 PAPI U/S
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Runway 04 PAPI visual glide path lights are out of service.
Lighting, until December 30
FAA text
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09/732 RWY 04 PAPI U/S
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Runway 19 PAPI glide path is now 3.16 degrees.
Lighting, until December 24
FAA text
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10/113 RWY 19 PAPI GPA NOW 3.16DEG
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Runway 19 offset PAPI glide path is now 3.16 degrees.
Lighting, until December 24
FAA text
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10/112 RWY 19 OFFSET PAPI GPA NOW 3.16DEG
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Airspace 2

Airspace restriction; see FDC NOTAM 5/7224 for ZDC security instructions.
Airspace, until further notice
FAA text
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09/109 AIRSPACE SEE FDC 5/7224 ZDC SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS
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Airspace restriction; see FDC NOTAM 4/2565 for ZDC security instructions.
Airspace, until further notice
FAA text
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09/107 AIRSPACE SEE FDC 4/2565 ZDC SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS
```

Procedure 7

Operational visual glide slope indicator required. Remain on or above the VGSI glidepath until the threshold for RNAV (GPS) Y runway 19 approach.

Procedure, until June 4

FAA text

6/1990 IAP RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL, WASHINGTON, DC. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19, ORIG... OPERATIONAL VGSI REQUIRED, REMAIN ON OR ABOVE VGSI GLIDEPATH UNTIL THRESHOLD. 2610231949-2706041947EST

RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 19 approach is not authorized, except when ATC advises the crane has been lowered to the no-effect height. Effective 2310 UTC on the 23rd through 1717 UTC on the 17th.
Procedure, until July 17
FAA text
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6/1965 IAP RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL, WASHINGTON, DC. RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 19, AMDT 3A... PROCEDURE NA. EXCEPT WHEN ADVISED BY ATC THAT THIS CRANE IS LOWERED TO THE NO EFFECT HEIGHT. 2610231708-2707171708EST
```

Localizer or ILS approaches for Runway 1 are amended, along with an LDA for Runway 19. Alternate minimums are not authorized except for aircraft with suitable RNAV/GPS, since the DCA VOR/DME is unmonitored.

Procedure, until October 28

FAA text

6/9402 IAP RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL, WASHINGTON, DC. ILS OR LOC RWY 1, AMDT 41E... LDA RWY 19, AMDT 4A... ILS RWY 1 (SA CAT I), AMDT 41E... ILS RWY 1 (CAT II), AMDT 41E... ALTERNATE MINIMUMS NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, DCA VOR/DME UNMONITORED. 2610141442-2610282000EST

Runway 19 takeoff minimums are 300 feet and 2 1/4 miles, or standard with a 210 ft/NM minimum climb to 300 feet. Alternatively, standard minimums with a 200 ft/NM climb gradient require takeoff no later than 1300 feet before the DER.

Procedure, until September 15

FAA text

6/3249 SID RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL, WASHINGTON, DC. NATIONAL EIGHT DEPARTURE... TAKE-OFF MINIMUMS RWY 19: 300-2 1/4 OR STANDARD WITH MINIMUM CLIMB OF 210 FT/NM TO 300, OR ALTERNATIVELY, WITH STANDARD TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND A NORMAL 200 FT/NM CLIMB GRADIENT, TAKEOFF MUST OCCUR NO LATER THAN 1300 FT PRIOR TO DER. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2609151906-2809151906EST

Procedure, until September 15

FAA text

6/3250 ODP RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL, WASHINGTON, DC. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 8B... TAKE-OFF MINIMUMS RWY 19: 300-2 1/4 OR STANDARD WITH MINIMUM CLIMB OF 210 FT/NM TO 300, OR ALTERNATIVELY, WITH STANDARD TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND A NORMAL 200 FT/NM CLIMB GRADIENT, TAKEOFF MUST OCCUR NO LATER THAN 1300 FT PRIOR TO DER.. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2609151906-2809151906EST

RNAV GPS approach to runway 15: for aircraft with uncompensated barometric VNAV, LNAV/VNAV is not authorized below minus 7 degrees C or above 54 degrees C.

Procedure, until May 14

FAA text

6/0646 IAP RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL, WASHINGTON, DC. RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, AMDT 1... NOTE: FOR UNCOMPENSATED BARO-VNAV SYSTEMS, LNAV/VNAV NA BELOW -7C OR ABOVE 54C. 2605150452-2805140451EST

JDUBB FOUR RNAV departure: minimum obstruction clearance altitude for the RRSIN transition from JDUBB to TYPNZ is 1900 feet, and for the MELTN transition from JDUBB to CASLY is 1900 feet. Other data unchanged.
Procedure, until September 30
FAA text
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5/2640 SID RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL, WASHINGTON, DC. JDUBB FOUR DEPARTURE (RNAV)... RRSIN TRANSITION: JDUBB TO TYPNZ MOCA 1900. MELTN TRANSITION: JDUBB TO CASLY MOCA 1900. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2509301221-2709301221EST
```

Obstacle 34

Crane about 1.5 nautical miles north of the airport, 150 feet AGL. It is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/526 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11020-OE) 385234N0770213W (1.5NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane about 1.5 nautical miles north of the airport, 155 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/527 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11018-OE) 385236N0770212W (1.5NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane 155 feet MSL (150 feet AGL) about 1.5 NM north of the airport, flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/524 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11019-OE) 385234N0770213W (1.5NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Obstacle tower light about 9.5 nautical miles southwest of the airport, 265 feet MSL (125 feet AGL), is out of service.
Obstacle, until December 5
FAA text
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10/490 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2008-AEA-2022-OE) 384442N0771102W (9.5NM SW DCA) 265FT (125FT AGL) U/S
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A crane about 3.5 nautical miles west-southwest of Reagan National, reaching 380 feet MSL (191 feet AGL), is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until October 17
FAA text
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10/314 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-AEA-7078-OE) 385016N0770639W (3.5NM WSW DCA) 380FT (191FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.2 nautical miles north of DCA, 157 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/234 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11009-OE) 385218N0770230W (1.2NM N DCA) 157FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.3 nautical miles north of DCA, 155 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/236 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11026-OE) 385221N0770226W (1.3NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.3 nautical miles north of DCA, 155 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/237 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11025-OE) 385223N0770225W (1.3NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.4 nautical miles north of DCA, 155 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/240 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11022-OE) 385229N0770219W (1.4NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.4 nautical miles north of DCA, 155 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/241 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11021-OE) 385231N0770217W (1.4NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.3 nautical miles north of DCA, 155 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/238 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11024-OE) 385225N0770223W (1.3NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.4 nautical miles north of DCA, 155 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/239 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11023-OE) 385227N0770221W (1.4NM N DCA) 155FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.2 nautical miles north of DCA, 157 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 30
FAA text
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10/235 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11017-OE) 385218N0770228W (1.2NM N DCA) 157FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Temporary cranes near the departure ends of Runway 1 and Runway 33 are obstacles, with heights from 25 to 135 feet AGL. Crane positions and heights are listed by distance and offset from centerline.

Obstacle, until March 17

FAA text

6/6828 ODP RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL, WASHINGTON, DC. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 8B... TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTE: RWY 1, TEMPORARY CRANE 3595FT FROM DER, 695FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE, 130FT AGL/140FT MSL (2026-AEA-12601-OE). TEMPORARY CRANE 3848FT FROM DER, 537FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE, 130FT AGL/137FT MSL (2025-AEA-12599-OE). TEMPORARY CRANE 4100FT FROM DER, 221FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE, 130FT AGL/135FT MSL (2025-AEA-12676-OE). TEMPORARY BARGE CRANE 4124FT FROM DER, 302FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE, 135FT AGL/135FT MSL (2025-AEA-1490-OE). TEMPORARY CRANE 3605FT FROM DER, 603FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE, 110FT AGL/ 116FT MSL (2026-AEA-8104-OE). TEMPORARY CRANE 3028FT FROM DER, 80FT RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, 83FT AGL/ 90FT MSL (2025-AEA-11236-OE). RWY 33, TEMPORARY CRANE 304FT FROM DER, 406FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE, 25FT AGL/35FT MSL (2023-AEA-2183-NRA). ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2610021306-2703171306EST

Crane about 1.4 NM northeast of DCA, 115 ft AGL, is flagged.

Obstacle, until December 31

FAA text

09/773 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-AEA-9613-OE) 385226N0770216W (1.4NM NE DCA) 120FT (115FT AGL) FLAGGED

Crane about 1.2 NM north of DCA, 150 ft AGL, is flagged.

Obstacle, until September 30

FAA text

09/427 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11011-OE) 385215N0770232W (1.2NM N DCA) 160FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED

An obstacle tower light about 9.2 nautical miles northwest of Reagan National, at roughly 530 feet AGL, is out of service.
Obstacle, until November 13
FAA text
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09/366 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 385513.00N0771347.00W (9.2NM NW DCA) UNKNOWN (530FT AGL) U/S
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Crane about 1.2 NM north of DCA, 130 ft AGL, is flagged and lighted.

Obstacle, until March 1

FAA text

09/226 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-AEA-5542-OE) 385219N0770222W (1.2NM N DCA) 135FT (130FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD

Crane about 1.3 NM north of DCA, 130 ft AGL, is flagged and lighted.

Obstacle, until March 1

FAA text

09/225 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-AEA-5540-OE) 385223N0770229W (1.3NM N DCA) 135FT (130FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD

Obstruction tower light about 9.3 NM southwest of DCA, 188 ft AGL, is out of service.
Obstacle, until November 19
FAA text
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07/688 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1039869) 384454.10N0771102.20W (9.3NM SW DCA) 400.9FT (188.0FT AGL) U/S
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Crane about 1.1 NM north of DCA, 83 ft AGL, is flagged and lighted.

Obstacle, until December 31

FAA text

07/419 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11236-OE) 385210N0770221W (1.1NM N DCA) 90FT (83FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD

Crane about 1.2 NM north of DCA, 90 ft AGL, is flagged and lighted.

Obstacle, until December 31

FAA text

07/421 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11015-OE) 385214N0770224W (1.2NM N DCA) 97FT (90FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD

Crane about 1.2 NM north of DCA, 96 ft AGL, is flagged and lighted.

Obstacle, until December 31

FAA text

07/422 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11016-OE) 385216N0770226W (1.2NM N DCA) 103FT (96FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD

Tower about 1.1 NM north of DCA, 85 ft AGL, is flagged and lighted.

Obstacle, until December 31

FAA text

07/420 OBST TWR (ASN 2025-AEA-11014-OE) 385212N0770223W (1.1NM N DCA) 92FT (85FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD

A crane about 1.56 nautical miles north of Reagan National, reaching 160 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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06/432 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-11010-OE) 385239N0770212W (1.56NM N DCA) 160FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A crane about 1.2 nautical miles north-northwest of Reagan National, reaching 98 feet MSL (80 feet AGL), is flagged.
Obstacle, until October 31
FAA text
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04/407 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-AEA-3578-OE) 385214N0770251W (1.2NM NNW DCA) 98FT (80FT AGL) FLAGGED
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A crane about 1.2 nautical miles north-northwest of Reagan National, reaching 101 feet MSL (80 feet AGL), is flagged.
Obstacle, until October 31
FAA text
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04/406 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-AEA-3576-OE) 385211N0770245W (1.2NM NNW DCA) 101FT (80FT AGL) FLAGGED
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A crane about 1.2 nautical miles north-northwest of Reagan National, reaching 105 feet MSL (80 feet AGL), is flagged.
Obstacle, until October 1
FAA text
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04/401 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-AEA-3572-OE) 385213N0770243W (1.2NM NNW DCA) 105FT (80FT AGL) FLAGGED
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A crane about 1.54 nautical miles north of Reagan National, reaching 135 feet MSL (130 feet AGL), is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/532 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 385238N0770213W (1.54NM N DCA) 135FT (130FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A crane about 1.3 nautical miles north of Reagan National, reaching 135 feet MSL (130 feet AGL), is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/530 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-3697-OE) 385220N0770225W (1.3NM N DCA) 135FT (130FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A crane about 1.47 nautical miles north of Reagan National, reaching 135 feet MSL (130 feet AGL), is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/531 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 385233N0770214W (1.47NM N DCA) 135FT (130FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A crane about 1.3 nautical miles north of Reagan National, reaching 135 feet MSL (130 feet AGL), is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/529 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-AEA-1490-OE) 385221N0770227W (1.3NM N DCA) 135FT (130FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A crane about 1.53 nautical miles north of Reagan National, reaching 152 feet MSL (150 feet AGL), is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/528 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 385237N0770214W (1.53NM N DCA) 152FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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A crane about 1.46 nautical miles north of Reagan National, reaching 135 feet MSL (130 feet AGL), is flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/527 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 385233N0770216W (1.46NM N DCA) 135FT (130FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```

Apron 1

Apron holding pad for Runway 04 is closed to aircraft with wingspans over 125 ft.
Apron, until November 30
FAA text
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09/630 APRON HLDG PAD FOR RWY 04 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 125FT
```

Services 2

Ground communication outlet on frequency 122.2 is out of service.
Services, until November 6
FAA text
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10/547 COM GND COM OUTLET 122.2 U/S
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Weather detection system for microbursts and wind shear is not available at Albuquerque airport.
Services, until November 30
FAA text
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10/500 SVC MBST/WS DETECTION SYSTEM NOT AVBL
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