Passengers at a prominent international airport were evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious package. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington County, Virginia, USA was cleared as officials locked down Concourse D. Travelers are advised to stay informed through the airport’s social media platforms while the situation is addressed.

Local news footage from WUSA9 captured the scene outside Reagan Airport. The evacuation coincides with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees at the airport experiencing delayed paychecks due to a government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.

Images depict crowds congregating as security closes Concourse D in Terminal 2. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) confirmed that Airport police formed a safety perimeter and evacuated passengers from Concourse D.

Law enforcement is currently examining the suspicious item, with reasons for its classification undisclosed. Concourse D, which caters to American Airlines, was the focal point of the evacuation. Social media posts show individuals being evacuated from Terminal D amid the incident.

Officials successfully evacuated all passengers from the ‘D’ concourse of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the discovery of a suspicious package in a break room. The package was found around 9 am local time. Reagan Airport’s official statement on social media detailed the response to the situation and urged passengers to await further updates.