Blizzard 2016: Track Airport, Flight Delays and Cancellations

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ARLINGTON, VA -- Airlines are cancelling thousands of flights as a major winter storm zeroes in on the metro DC-area this weekend.

Many airlines have canceled flights for Friday afternoon and Saturday. Passengers should check with their airlines for the most up-to-date flight information.

Locally, Silver Line bus service to Dulles will end when the Metro closes Friday at 11 p.m., according to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Metro service is canceled throughout the weekend.

The Airports Authority, which manages both Reagan National and Dulles airports, warns that if you have flight plans this weekend, consider these tips:

• In the early stages of a winter storm, airlines may pre-cancel numerous flights to move planes away from storm-affected areas. Closely monitor your flight status using your airline’s website or mobile app.
• Reservation change fees may be waived by airlines to encourage re-booking flights away from storm-affected dates. Check with your airline to learn these policies and to make any reservation changes.
• During the storm, staffing in airport customer locations, such as ticket counters, will be limited. Use airline websites, apps, and call centers to make reservation changes.
• Please consider roadway or public transit conditions before starting any trips from your location to the airport.
• The airport will have staffing throughout the storm. Their main focus will be keeping conditions safe for aircraft as the winter storm arrives, then clearing snow and returning the airport to normal operations as soon as possible after the storm ends. Runways will likely be closed during the height of the storm. The terminals, however, will remain open.
• Local hotels may offer the best overnight accommodation options for out-of-town guests whose flights are canceled. Many nearby hotels offer shuttle service to and from the terminal.

Follow these links to the latest airport condition reports. You can also monitor our Twitter feeds@Reagan_Airport and @Dulles_Airport.

During the storm, check back to flyreagan.com or follow us on Twitter for updates.