Washington Executive Airport Hyde Field

Not applicable, as the airport has not been closed. The premise of closure may stem from incorrect information associated with the non-standard identifier 'US-11554'. The airport has faced significant operational restrictions due to its location, but it has not ceased operations.

The site is an active, privately owned, public-use general aviation airport. It serves recreational pilots, flight schools, and private aircraft owners. All flight operations are subject to the strict security protocols of the DC FRZ, which include TSA background checks for pilots, specific flight plan filing, and constant communication with air traffic control. It provides a vital access point for general aviation into the nation's capital region.

Hyde Field was established in 1957 and has served the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as a key general aviation airport for decades. It has primarily handled private and recreational flying, flight training, and aircraft maintenance. Its most significant modern history relates to its location. After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the airport was included within the highly secure Washington, D.C. Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ). Along with College Park Airport (KCGS) and Potomac Airfield (KVKX), Hyde Field is one of the 'Maryland-3' (or 'DC-3') airports. These three airports operate under special, stringent security rules mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which allow vetted general aviation pilots to fly under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) inside the FRZ, a privilege not available at other locations within this airspace.

Not applicable, as the airport is currently open and fully operational.