# Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-12-16 · Effective 2009-02-17 · 73 FR 76195
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-29711
- **Category:** flight-standards
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 73 FR 76195
- **Publication date:** 2008-12-16
- **Effective date:** 2009-02-17
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2004-17005
## Abstract

This action codifies special flight rules and airspace and flight restrictions for certain aircraft operations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. The FAA takes this action in the interest of national security. This action is necessary to enable the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to effectively execute their respective constitutional and Congressionally-mandated duties to secure, protect, and defend the United States.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/16/E8-29711/washington-dc-metropolitan-area-special-flight-rules-area)
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