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]
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Chung, Charles K. (2005). "FAA Proposes Making D.C. ADIZ Permanent" (Regulatory Review). Rotor. p. 22.
- ^ "FAA makes special D.C. flight rules permanent". USA Today. December 16, 2008.
- ^ "Plane with student pilot violates D.C. air space". NBC News. 22 November 2010.
- ^ "US fighter jets intercept plane near Washington DC". The New Zealand Herald. Reuters. 24 May 2005. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
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