June 2000
Ground was broken for National Airport in November of 1938, and it opened for service in December of 1941. The the Colonial and Neoclassical architectural elements were an intentional part of the airport's design, an attempt to better integrate the airport into the architectural picture of the Capital City.
Check quick facts on, or read about the history of, Reagan Washington National Airport.
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The control tower for Terminal B/C, which was added in the early 1990s. |
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The upper level of the main concourse for Terminal B/C. |
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The lower level of the main concourse for Terminal B/C. |
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The arrival and departures gates can offer visitors to Washington their first, or last, views of some of the city's landmarks. Here is a view of the Capitol Dome from one of the gate areas. |
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A view of the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial from one of the gate areas. |
