Your "tribute" to gate 35X was hysterical.

@ge009

3 жыл бұрын

Jeb is literally the only person who would do that.

@jorge7871

3 жыл бұрын

It was pretty funny..🤣

@jerryuma

2 жыл бұрын

That was too funny

As a DC resident, it's still exciting to fly in and out of DCA every time. Best airport and sights!

@SoapyAfredo

Жыл бұрын

True

Hey Jeb, I actually saw you filming this video! I am a pilot for the AA regional side and this new terminal is also great for us too! As far as your question about being a good hub. When I was based in DCA (Currently CLT now), it was way more efficient! Due to the limited real estate on the airport ATC does a great job getting us on and off the ground as quickly as possible! I fly a lot of those routes you mentioned, Id love to have you up front and show you around the CRJ!

@GreenerGrass

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for watching! Wish you’d said hi. Definitely hope to see you sometime and would love to check out the front of a CRJ!

@brianadamsDC

3 жыл бұрын

I've worked at DCA since 1998. Thank you for the kind words about us!

@acefist5502

2 жыл бұрын

Jeb we NEED to hear you sing in more videos. Image if you made a rap your pet peeves with airlines.

You know someone's a real old school DCA traveler when they call it Washington National and not Reagan National

@azan-183

3 жыл бұрын

LOL true! Most locals still call it National!

@erik_griswold

3 жыл бұрын

The airport was renamed by Congress, not by MWAA. Another example of the plantation-style governance of the City of Washington by the Feds.

@Dr.Schlitz

3 жыл бұрын

When people from far away decide to rename your local airport without considering local opinion, maybe you’ll understand.

@azan-183

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dr.Schlitz yes, MWAA (airport operator), WMATA (Metro operator), NPS (National Park Service) and local officials from DC, VA and MD were all opposed, and the fact that they didn’t even give funding to make the change was a huge slap in the face of the Democratic stronghold.

@rdsox86

3 жыл бұрын

I am not a frequent flyer but my parents met in the area and have always called it National. They aren't the biggest fan of Reagan and his fight with the Air traffic controllers union is a strange to then name an airport after him 18 years later. Reagan isn't from the area and it sort of feels slapped on. You can tell how old some is but it sometimes has to do with party affiliation.

Technically, Jeb, you can walk to any airport if you try hard enough 😉

@brianocean5756

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@salatielpineda3034

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. Good one! At least its has a trail next to DCA, one of the kind, I supposed.

@sheelapurohit1858

3 жыл бұрын

His name is Jeb?

@sheelapurohit1858

3 жыл бұрын

Nevermind

@auggith

3 жыл бұрын

how abt an aircraft carrier…

Jeb - Your tribute to 35x was the nerdiest thing in the world AND I LOVED IT.

@GreenerGrass

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@RashadKhanAviation2023

3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenerGrass LOL Edit: New Concourse opened at LAX!

Now that's an intro 😍

@RashadKhanAviation2023

3 жыл бұрын

I was smiling lol

Mt Vernon trail connects to the C&O Canal Towpath, which connects to the Great Allegheny Passage, which connects to the Montour Trail, meaning you can ride a bike from Pittsburgh's airport all the way to DCA

Well, I’d say that DCA should be a hub airport, but I’m biased since I’m a pilot who’s based here. The river visual approach is even cooler in the air! Pilots get to hand fly it so it’s more fun and challenging than most other approaches we get to do. I get excited whenever they’re on a south flow at DCA.

@brianadamsDC

3 жыл бұрын

I've worked at DCA since 1998. We are one of the 10 hubs for AA.

Sitting here in the lounge on the 14th floor of the J.W. Marriott watching the inbound traffic into DCA flying past the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, while watching a Jeb Brooks video on DCA. It doesn't get much better than this!

I grew up in DC and I fondly remember waiting at the gate for my father's return from a business trip. My mother would give us a couple of quarters so we could watch the black and white TV's to keep us occupied. Remember those? And I also have fond memories of taking our daughter to Gravelly Point to watch the planes take off and land. Such great memories! Thanks for the video!

@josephedwardssr.641

3 жыл бұрын

Brian, I also grew up in D.C. Cardozo High Class of '69. We both can write a book or make a movie about it, call sign National Airport, the old terminal. When I flew out of there on the weekends (Military) my family could walk to the gate and wait for me to board. The good old days.

I grew up outside DC and we picked up my grandfather regularly from National. I also remember in Jan. 1982 when Air Florida took off during a snowstorm, ice accumulated on the wings and it crashed into the 14th Street Bridge.

Oh the memories of wind, rain, cold, snow, etc when boarding a Dash-8 from DCA to GSO dozens of times from 35X many years ago.

July 4 2007 had a 4 PM arrival at DCA on the left side of aircraft. I was flying in for a long weekend with my then sweetie, pure magic. The view of the crowds down the mall and around the monuments and the park were just perfect. One of my favorite aviation moments.

I've worked at DCA since 1998. I'm glad you love our little airport! The new terminal is fantastic! We're now at about 55% capacity, and should be back at 90 to 100% by the end of the summer. 😀

I absolutely LOVE this park! I'm there with FlightAware and LiveATC atleast once a month! Great video!

I was lucky enough to visit DCA in the left seat of a Cessna 310 (N311V) one very early morning (about 2:00am). Seeing Washington unfold in front and all around you was really special.

The only better views of DCA I had were from the crew chiefs door of a CH-53. Was stationed at PAX and the DC trips were always nice especially at night. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future, FLY NAVY!!!

That tribute was epic!!! Also, no carpet compares to MCO! Thanks Jeb for everything!

I love this concourse! I flew through DCA about 2 weeks ago but I couldn’t stop to see it!

That’s a really cool park! I love how airplanes naturally get almost everyone excited!

Gravelly Point Park is amazing. I caught so many great views of some gorgeous planes!

I live in the area and Reagan will always be my favorite place to fly out of and spot, gravely is amazing

It's been years since I visited DCA. I have fond memories of terminal A. Thanks for the video.

my fav park ever, a must everytime in DC!

Thanks for being the first person to welcome me to the demise/replacement of 35X at DCA. Truly wonderful news. Oh, and my last ever flight on an L1011 was Dec 26, 2000 from PBI - ATL. I think my first ever flight on one might have been in Aug 1985 SFO - ATL. The high ceilings and the elevator to the galley are fond memories. Thmemories of mminimal overhead bin space are not.

Im from DC, and its so nice to see changes to the airport after 10+ years of an outdated small airport

Thanks Jeb! As someone who grew up in Baltimore, we always avoided National like the plague! Nice to see the old gal spruced up!

Jeb, this video gets a big 2 thumbs up for sure! This is my home airport and you get extra credit for that fab intro and for using the proper name for DCA! 👍🏽👍🏽

That long walkway reminds me of the walkway that connects the new extension of the A Concourse at CLT to the rest of the A Concourse.

As someone who worked the ramp on 35X, it was quirky but had some good times out there.

Love this one Jeb! Living in MD we can choose from 3 airports but none compare to DCA. All aviation geeks need to visit Gravelly - a must! Also, L1011 my fav along with the Queen of the skies. I would scan the flight directories in the 80s to book flights specifically on L1011’s. Glad you are back in the sky Jeb.

The L1011 is the best commercial airliner ever. Something about that 3rd engine sitting on the fuselage and not integrated into the tail fin like the DC-10/MD-11, it just looks right. Also, shout out to the best aviation movie of all-time: The Langoliers.

@wta1518

Жыл бұрын

The 727 also has that 3rd engine design.

Paying a visit to gate 35x is definitely on my bucket list of aviation enthusiasts things to do.

I love Gravelly Point Park! We go every year when we’re in the Baltimore and DC area!

L-1011 fan checking in! I remember flying on Delta's L-1011s at least a couple of times as a kid.

@AlmostMonumental27

3 жыл бұрын

Jonathan, I buzzed around in Delta's L-1011s as often as I could and loved them. One flight they were deadheading the aircraft from LGA to ATL and I virtually had it all to myself. Enjoyed chatting with a gaggle of flight attendants. Such a lovely aircraft, and those plastic tubes they gave us for headphones! When one crashed in Dallas, I truly grieved for it.

I fly the E175 and absolutely love flying this approach! Your videos are awesome!

Thank you for this video! I'm not a frequent flyer of American, but the other day I booked a flight to Knoxville, TN out of DCA and so I'm glad I saw this to ensure that I put some more time in to make it all the way down to the new concourse.

DCA is such an underrated airport! The new concourse is going to be nice.

I love DCA! Yes, it definitely should be a hub!

I just love to watch your videos before I go to bed they are so relaxing. Keep it up

Another great video. DCA is definitely a great story, especially the park area to watch arrivals. 👍🎥

As someone Who's lived in Washington D.C. for 20 years, it is a great hub airport!!! If you don't live in Washington D.C. you will never understand the importance of Washington National Airport (DCA). It is convenient and easy to access and depart from while allowing visits to quick metro services. I hope in the future the airport continues to grow and provide more services to additional locations. Dulles Airport (IS NOT IN WASHINGTON DC, IT IS 2 HRs AWAY IN VA.) and is only a great airport for international flights.

Love Gravelley Point from my days living in DC. The rooftop of the Kennedy Center also had greart views of arriving planes. RIP 35X. Glad it's gone! Nice video.

@azan-183

3 жыл бұрын

completely agree, Kennedy Center is the best!

This intro and perfect planespotting reminds me of the old Kai Tak Airport

The walk between terminal B, C and terminal is a really neat walk. Lots of history about the airport. Next time I'm back going to try spend some more time there.

I started watching your videos before I realized we are from the same town :) but now its even cooler! Thank you for all your great content!

When I visit dc this is the park you rock

One of my favorite spots to watch flights coming in/out of DCA from Gravelly Point. Also like walking along Mt Vernon trail that goes through Gravelly Point.

On the Metro...now that song is in my head!

Thank you for a great video..I've put this on my bucket list

I saw the Piedmont retro jet leave BOS today! Such a gorgeous livery

Dizzying is an apt description for that carpet! ! !

I’m learning a lot thanks to you!!! 😂 RIP gate 35 x

I’ve been on the left side of a plane on that approach to DCA, was like wait why are we turning now this close to the ground, haha!

Great vlog as always! In feb 1990 I flew a TWA 727-031 from JFK to STL on to IND. It was a thunder storm like no other, deleys, flights cld. Sitting in the aircraft looking at the catering staff changeing food and drink carts. We landed from the north. I was sure we was slide off the rwy due to all the water! Mamma Mia! We took off for STL, ran to our MD-80, sat and waited for more pax for over an hour. We landed at IND at like 1 am. What a trip. After that we flew up and the east coast to MCO TWA first class. The no.1 AH asked me: What would you like me to call you, Sir? I was like say again. That was a first. Lol!

When I lived in Alexandria VA, I loved the approach from the north

Great video. Years ago I used to commute to and from DCA once a week. Always checked the winds that morning and picked my seat accordingly. Loved the views flying down the Potomac. Unfortunately, that commute often involved Gate 35X. *That* I won't miss!

DCA is my airport and I am so hyped to see it in person!

Very modern looking concourse!

Regarding it being a hub airport: Just before the pandemic, Reagan National (DCA) actually had higher passenger traffic than Washington Dulles (IAD), which is crazy considering virtually every international flight has to go to Dulles. The proximity to the downtown DC, security waiting time, and direct metro access (although metro's Silver line will address this soon) is really the selling points for flying in/out of Reagan National over Dulles.

@joezegers

Жыл бұрын

Dulles is more like JFK, Reagan is more like LaGuardia.

Flew in and outt of 35x MANY times when I was at university in DC back home to Wichita, KS. RIP

I have flown through gate 35X. I remember that one! Took the kids up to Albany and changed planes there.

I'll be flying through DCA soon can't wait to see all these changes!

I've only flown into and out of DCA once. It was on Frontier to and from Denver. I went through A concourse and absolutely loved it. I didn't care that it was cramped with narrow hallways taking me where I needed to go.

As a native Washingtonian....thank you for calling our beloved little airport, National, instead of that other name....and I won't even say it. It will always be National Airport.

As an European living in DC, I’d say DCA is the most eficient airport in the US. Easy to get in, easy to get out.

Hey Jeb, i work at O'hare for Envoy Air, I work with all the American Eagle regional jets. glad to see you talking about it, makes me happy.

I remember coming from YYZ - DCA into 35X on American. That was a great trip, usually I would fly into A on Air Canada.

My sister used to live on the VA side, so I’ve flown through DCA a number of times. Prior to the pandemic, Delta (and before that, Frontier) ran a daily round trip to Madison, which was really nice. Oddly, the only time I flew American there was when I had to connect via ORD during the holidays when the direct flight isn’t run.

Excellent review as always, Mr. Brooks. I'm absolutely thrilled that DCA's new concourse is finally open to passengers. Thank you for giving us one of the first looks inside. As for your question, DCA can absolutely be a hub airport, just maybe not right now. This airport has immense potential, but there are 2 big issues: the runways and the property lines. When it comes to the runways, having all 3 intersect each other is one of the least efficient ways to get planes in and out. Realistically, there is room to build a parallel runway to Runway 1/19, which would require building a small amount of new artificial land to keep it at a reasonable length. However, that leads to the issue of the airport's property lines. The entire airport itself is in Virginia, but the moment you set foot in the Potomac, you're in DC. This means that realigning the runways like this would require multiple territorial jurisdictions (mainly DC and Arlington County) to get involved to agree on transferring land area from one to another. One of these days I hope to see DCA reach its fullest potential, and I'm going to do my part to make sure that happens. This Fall, I am going back to school to pursue a degree in Transportation Engineering, and one idea I already have in the works is a rework of DCA like the one I described earlier. I won't say much, but it would eventually end up with the removal of Runway 15/33, giving the airport room for yet another concourse extension north of this new one. Thank you again for another great review, Mr. Brooks! Can't wait for the next one!

Great video. I have always loved watching planes from Gravelly Point. I never had the opportunity to depart out of 35X yet its reputation precedes it. There are some things I don't mind missing out on.

Thank you for this great video, of my favourite airport.

Great video, Jeb! Gravely Park looks like a great place for planespotting! Two places I’ve had some great planespotting experiences are at Earthquake Park at the runway 14 end of ANC and the runway 8 end of my home airport of JNU. And I think this video added DCA to my eventual bucket list.

you should do more airport tours....pretty interesting!

Nice video! BWI also has an outdoor observation area where you can watch planes come in. It also has a trail around the airport and links to other trails in the region where the airport is located.

Love your videos! I also love Gravely Point, I've been there recently, but the planes were going the other way, so I couldn't get some cool shots like yours, maybe another time! You know for gate 35, back in Europe when I was flying from Venice, many many times we parked the airplane in the middle of nowhere and had to take a bus. It was harsh during winter ahah, but also fun. I guess it's a thing we do in Europe, especially for low-cost companies as Transavia, RyanAir, and others.

Thanks for the review Jeb, they covered the new terminals opening here on the DC local news but it was a quick 2:00 story they didn’t show much

Flew out of 35X many times and I'm definitely not sad to see it go. Shout out to a fellow PTI home airport user!

The L1011 was the first airplane my family ever flew on. It was an Air Lanka, now Sri Lankan Airlines, aircraft back in 1995. ✈

Gravelly Point is awesome (I try to go every Jan. 13 in memory of Air Florida 90 as a friend of mine survived the flight) and everyone in this part of the world is thanking God that we are no longer x-rated. Flying in from CRW, I knew it well.

Hey Jeb, great video! Shorecrest Drive in Dallas, which winds through Bachman Lake Park is right outside the north perimeter fence of Dallas Love Field. Great for the same sort of up close plane spotting…cheers!

I lived in the area for many years. I spent countless hours at the park with my scanner watching the action. I remember when they were building B,C and D and the area housing the new terminal was a hanger temporarily turned into the main terminal. 35X was truly a nightmare. As far as being a hub, while it is constrained, the vast majority of the flights are not allowed to be more than 650 miles limiting potential destinations due to the perimeter rule.

In 2016, probably the best flight on American I had was ORD-DCA. The views were superb.

I have fond memories of L-1011's!

Love your videos! Another airport that is great for watching planes land right above your head is the Dallas Love Field Airport. If you go to Bachman Lake, it is right behind the runway! Sure, you will mostly see B737-700 Southwest Airlines planes but it's still cool to see planes flying right over your head as they land. I could've stayed at that lake all day!

I walked to the San Diego Airport from the Gaslamp district when I was there for a football game. Crazy

Haven’t been at DCA since 2019, really need to check this concourse out when I get a chance.

As a northern va resident COOL TO SEE U WENT THERE

my fondest memory of 35x is it closing

I’ll be changing planes at DCA tomorrow night, and now I have something to look forward to

Nicely done. I’ve flown out o 35X and it’s a love hate sort of thing. I will miss it.

Howdy, awesome video as always Jeb! RIP 35X!😿

35X was my favorite gate at DCA. I loved going out into the weather and feeling the heat or cold of the flightline before boarding your aircraft.

Amazing airport wish I could be there🤯🤩

That intro set the tone man! I love it! :D

Former PTI user and FL employee there now at PDX. Good ol’ 35X and non-revving on the USAir Express Dash 8’s to GSO and RDU. Loved eating at the Legal Seafood Restaurant before Security there.

I have to say thank you for giving me a first hand view of my new base. I’m with PSA out due to kidney failure but is DCA based it looks awesome won’t be dreading the bus no more

Jeb is in my stomping grounds! Glad, you still call it “National Airport” it’s actual name not, “Reagan National.”

@azan-183

3 жыл бұрын

Most locals call it National!

Thank you for the video!