58. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Washington DC
Year of construction: 1941
Risk factors: Sharp turns, monuments in the way
The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport served 23.95 million passengers in 2019. Located in Arlington, Virginia, it opened in 1946. It was named the “Washington National Airport” for a while, and it was a hub for government-worker travelers. In 1998, it was renamed after former president Ronald Reagan.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Washington DC ©grandbrothers / Shutterstock.com
Pilots aren’t too fond of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. They have to take a winding approach to avoid the Pentagon and White House, which means they have to make low, weaving turns near the ground. They also have to make sharp turns upon departure. The maze-like configuration of RRWNA adds it to this list of tricky airports.