Washington, D.C., Special Flight Rules Area
Restriction on air traffic around the capital city of the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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An air defense identification zone (ADIZ) has existed since February 10, 2003,[1] around the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area to restrict air traffic near Washington, D.C.
The ADIZ was established as a precursor to the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.[2] It has been erroneously connected to the September 11 attacks as a temporary measure to prevent further attacks. [citation needed] It was made permanent in 2008.[3]
Despite efforts by the Federal Aviation Administration to inform pilots of the ADIZ, there are still many unauthorized incursions by unsuspecting pilots. A pilot who violates the boundaries may be intercepted by military aircraft and escorted to the nearest airport.[4][5]