WATF Priorities
Support Air Service at Washington Airports
• Continue to support Virginia and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority initiatives that ensure aviation industry competitiveness for Dulles and National.
• Actively support growth and expansion of air service at Dulles.
• Advocate for a sustained balance of air service between Dulles and National through protection of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Slot and Perimeter laws.
• Support expanded and new facilities at Dulles and National to accommodate existing and increased air service and to improve the customer experience.
• Work with the Virginia Department of Aviation to expand Dulles and National connections to Virginia’s airports.
• Encourage expanded air cargo and general/corporate aviation activity at Dulles.
Promote an Enhanced Regional Multi-Modal Transportation Network
• Advocate for all forms of transportation improvements that can expand the airports’ regional accessibility from all directions.
Drive Region-Wide Economic Development
• Support unfettered growth at Dulles through smart land-use development.
• Help support economic development activities surrounding Dulles and National.
• Explore and support sustainability initiatives and cutting edge developments in air transportation.
• Lead the Dulles Airport Scholarship Program and produce first-class events to mark important milestones within the regional aviation community.
• Pursue alliances with like-minded organizations to advance WATF mission and priorities.
Sustain a Strong and Diverse Board of Directors
Continuously foster and develop a board of directors comprising influential thought leaders, change catalysts, and decision-makers. They serve as ambassadors, disseminating the significance of air transportation in bolstering the economic vitality of the region to key opinion leaders.
