Originally Posted by
Often1
I am certain that Virginia officials would be less than delighted with your assessment. IAD is located in Virginia and DC laws are just about as relevant as California or the Yukon Territory's.
Yes and no. IAD is physically located in VA but has received a DC zip code and operates under the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority along with National (DCA).
From
MWAA History and Facts | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
On June 7, 1987, Washington Dulles International and Washington National Airports were transferred to the Airports Authority under a 50-year lease authorized by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Act of 1986, Title VI of Public Law 99-500. All property was transferred to the Airports Authority, and the Federal government holds title to the lease. Prior to the transfer, the airports were owned and operated by the Federal Aviation Administration in the U.S. Department of Transportation.