Originally Posted by
flyer703
Simply wrong.
As discussed in this thread:
- neither the FAA nor MWAA (the operator at DCA) currently restrict nighttime operations by any of the modern aircraft that operate scheduled service
- at one time, there was a noise restriction for very loud aircraft that used to operate at DCA (e.g. 727, 737-200, etc.) but that has long ago become irrelevant due to modern aircraft engine technology
There is no limitation on nighttime operations at DCA in 2017 by scheduled operators! If anyone believes differently, please point me to the FAR or MWAA policy.
Not sure about the Jepp charts that
UALPilotDC mentioned. Perhaps this is a UA-imposed restriction? If this is in the
standard FAA DCA charts could you please show where?
We can go round and round as many times as you want, but DCA's operating authority (MWAA) makes it clear that the unique DCA noise rules --- which are grandfathered --- sweep in some Class III aircraft.
The carriers operate under these rules. Call it a curfew or a noise restriction as you will. It is a government rule which limits access for certain aircraft at certain hours.
It's a fool's errand to keep arguing about reality.
http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/dca-nighttime-noise-rule