# Feds Test AI Air Traffic Tool at BWI Airports

> Federal AI tool to manage airport traffic debuts at BWI, Dulles and Reagan before nationwide rollout.
- Title: Feds Test AI Air Traffic Tool at BWI Airports · The Banner
- Summary: Federal AI tool to manage airport traffic debuts at BWI, Dulles and Reagan before nationwide rollout. U.S. pilots new AI air traffic tool at three DC-area…
- Keywords: smart tool, faa, bwi, dulles, reagan national, ai air traffic, transportation secretary, modern skies, air traffic control, news, local, Feds
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/transportation/ai-airport-bwi-dulles-traffic-control-2EYS6524KZG7PIBSEJKYRFBQ7U
- Author: Daniel Zawodny
- Published: 2026-09-23T20:19:07.346+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: smart tool, faa, bwi, dulles, reagan national, ai air traffic, transportation secretary, modern skies, air traffic control, news, local
## New AI Air Traffic Tool
Federal officials will test ai-powered air traffic management at three dc-area airports.
## SMART Tool Purpose
Provides real-time data to help controllers manage weather and runway congestion.
## Pilot Airports
Bwi thurgood marshall, dulles international and reagan national airports test the tool.
## Human Controllers First
U.s. transportation secretary says ai won't replace human air traffic controllers.

> it's always going to be a human that manages the airspace in america
## Modern Skies Program
Feds oversee $12.5 billion air traffic infrastructure overhaul.
## AI Skeptics Concerned
Critics call for more ai regulation as tool rolls out.
## Traveler Benefits
Fewer ground stops and improved travel times expected by next summer.
## Key takeaway

U.S. pilots new AI air traffic tool at three DC-area airports to improve safety and reduce delays without replacing human controllers.