BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair: David T. Ralston, Jr., Virginia, 2000
Maryland members appointed by Governor: Norman M. Glasgow, Jr., Esq., 1998; Weldon H. Latham, Esq., 2002.
James A. Wilding, General Manager
James E. Bennett, Deputy General Manager
44 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 417-8740
fax: (703) 417-8967
World Wide Web:
http://www.metwashairports.com/Authority/
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority was created in 1986 by District of Columbia and Virginia laws. An independent regional body, the Authority operates Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, formerly run by the federal government. The airports are operated under a 50-year lease between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
Self-supporting, the Authority uses aircraft landing fees and revenues from concessions to fund operations. As an airport operator, the Authority can issue tax-exempt bonds to finance major capital improvements.
The Authority's Board of Directors has eleven members who serve six-year terms. Five are appointed by the Governor of Virginia, three by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, two by the Governor of Maryland, and one by the President of the United States.
Maryland members appointed by Governor: Edith Geddings, 1998; Donald W. MacGlashan, 1998; Diana E. Hudson-Taylor, 1999; Donald L. Toker, Jr., Esq., 1999.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Advisory Committee advises the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The Committee is concerned with aircraft noise and other environmental issues; ground access and surface transportation; air service; airport users' matters; and the economic impact of the airports.
The Committee's twenty members serve two-year terms. Ten members are appointed by the Governor of Virginia, six by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and four by the Governor of Maryland.
© Copyright November 12, 1997 Maryland State Archives