The Washington Airports Task Force (WATF) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that advocates for expanding and enhancing aviation services in Virginia and the National Capital Region.
About WATF
The WATF has been devoted to bolstering aviation services in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the National Capital Region since 1982, with the objective of promoting job creation and economic growth. The organization is acknowledged for its non-partisan and data-driven approach, which aims to foster sustainable expansion and growth at Washington Dulles International Airport, support of constrained services at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and robust inter-Virginia airport air service.
Support
Continue to support Virginia and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) initiatives that ensure aviation industry competitiveness for Dulles...
Promote
Advocate for all forms of transportation improvements that can expand the airports’ regional accessibility from all...
Drive
Support unfettered growth at Dulles through smart land-use development. Help support economic development activities surrounding Dulles...
Sustain
Continue to foster and cultivate a Board of Directors who are thought leaders, change agents and decision makers who can carry the message...
June 06, 2025
Bravo to the Washington Post for publishing two Letters to the Editor about the region’s worst traffic bottleneck, the American Legion Memorial Bridge. Individual kudos to WATF...
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May 27, 2025
The 13th Annual Dulles Airport 5K/10K Runway is fast approaching! The race will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 7:30 am, rain or shine. This is a great event for the...
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May 14, 2025
Submit Your 2025 Williams Trophy Award nominations today by visiting https://lnkd.in/ebVpR9xw and answering three simple questions. The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2025. If...
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May 01, 2025
The Washington Airports Task Force (WATF) is soaring to new heights with our efforts to engage our network and community in submitting nominations for the 2025 Williams Trophy...
Continue ReadingA visionary group of regional leaders decided to "do something about Dulles Airport," which was then viewed as a wasted asset. Years later, improved air service has helped the National Capital region achieve one of the highest levels of prosperity in the nation. Washington Dulles now is one of the top 10 gateways to the nation, and the global reach created has helped make Washington America's largest technology center.
