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Scottsdale Air Center now a gateway to Washington National Airport



  June 14, 2011

  Contact: Kate O’Malley, Aviation Planning & Outreach Coordinator,
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Scottsdale Air Center now a gateway to Washington National Airport
Corporate aircraft and charter flights can now depart from Scottsdale and fly directly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (airport code DCA), thanks to a new federal access standard earned by Scottsdale AirCenter, a fixed base operator at Scottsdale Airport.

The DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) allows certain pre-cleared general aviation operations to fly into Reagan National, which is considered a much more convenient option than other airports that serve the area. 

Scottsdale Airport is now the only approved DASSP general aviation access point in Arizona, and for western states, Scottsdale Airport will be a convenient stopping point for those heading on to Washington, D.C.
 
“Scottsdale Airport, along with the airpark, has a tremendous economic impact on our city,” said Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane. “This enhancement will only make that stronger, making the facility even more attractive to Scottsdale businesses and those considering relocation here.” 

“This is something that a lot of people wanted, and we are happy to be able to offer this service to our customers,” said Scottsdale AirCenter General Manager Tommy Walker.
 
Due to the unique aviation security needs in the nation’s capital, a maximum of 48 general aviation flights are allowed in and out of Reagan National each day. Operators who fly into the airport must arrive from an approved airport such as Scottsdale and meet the security requirements of the DASSP and the Transportation Security Administration.
 
Scottsdale AirCenter is one of two fixed base operators at Scottsdale Airport. Fixed base operators are private companies that support general aviation activities such as charter flights, fueling and aircraft maintenance and storage.


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