Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net> (Marvin Kaye)
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 19:32:11 -0400
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Subject: Re: [LML] Airports in DC area.
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From: John Schroeder <jschroeder@perigee.net>
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Ian -

I'd recommend Leesburg, VA. It is about 45 minutes from downtown via "The 
Greenway" toll road(entrance about 2 miles from Leesburg), to the Dulles 
Toll Road, to I-66 to DC. Watch out for the Camp David, MD Prohibited 
Area. Often, it is further expanded into a TFR if the Pres. is there. In 
addition to the huge Class B airspace (Baltimore, Reagan National and 
Dulles), there is an ADIZ over the top of that. Best to check the NOTAMS 
to see the rules on entering that mess. I'd recommend filing an IFR flight 
plan in and out. Leesburg is on the western edge of the Class B 
airspace.Manassas is a bit closer, but about the same amount of time and 
trouble. It is south of Dulles IAP. Leesburg is WNW of Dulles. On the way 
in or out, you could stop at Dulles for a visit to the new Air & Space 
Museum (Space Shuttle, SR-71, ... ). I've not been there yet, but they say 
it is a fabulous display of big toys.

Cheers,

John


> What would be the best airport to use in the DC area from the point of 
> view of NOT getting into trouble with TFR's and other associated nausea 
> as well as providing an easy entry into the area from the north?
>