Dulles Airport At 50
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-01-24/dulles-airport-50
When President John F. Kennedy cut the ribbon that opened Washington Dulles International Airport 50 years ago, the Concorde, full-body scanners and the AeroTrain were unheard of. Today, the airport reflects not only the growth of the region, but the events of the world. Airport Manager Christopher Browne joins Kojo to examine the passenger experience at Dulles and explore how travel will change in the future.
Guests
Christopher Browne
Vice President and Airport Manager, Washington Dulles International Airport
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As an aviation enthusiast, I used to love visiting the observation platform under the old control tower at the main terminal at Dulles. However, since 9/11, no one without a ticket can pass through the security checkpoints, which now means there is no access to the general public to this wonderful place anymore. The only location to get anywhere close to the aircraft is at the Udvar-Hazy Center (that will be $15 for parking, please), and even there you will be chased away if you pull off the road directly at the end of the runway. With all of the available space to develop at Dulles, why not make a free, dedicated aircraft observation park near the runways, similar to "Gravely Point" at Reagan National Airport? What a wonderful addition that would be.