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49 U.S.C. 49109: Nonstop flightsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 491-METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS
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§49109. Nonstop flights

An air carrier may not operate an aircraft nonstop in air transportation between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and another airport that is more than 1,250 statute miles away from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

(Added Pub. L. 105–102, § 2(26) , Nov. 20, 1997 , 111 Stat. 2213 ; amended Pub. L. 105–154, § 2(a)(1)(D) , Feb. 6, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3 .)

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49109

(uncodified).

Oct. 18, 1986, Pub. L. 99–500, title VI, § 6012, 100 Stat. 1783–385.

 

 

Oct. 30, 1986, Pub. L. 99–591, title VI, § 6012, 100 Stat. 3341–388.

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Amendments

1998⁠—Pub. L. 105–154 substituted “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport” for “Washington National Airport” in two places.