The Capital Runway

About The Capital Runway

Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports. Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a glimpse into the world of airports, "The Capital Runway" is the perfect listen. Tune in now and take off with us! Team: VPs/ Executive Producer(s): Jaimini Erskine, Tanisha Lewis - Hosts: Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson Producers: Brian McCoy, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson, Ruben Musca Editor: Elissa Padula Graphics: Bong Lee Marketing: Sagia Depty Web Producer: Assad Naeem, Brian McCoy Social Media Producer: Amanda Ohbayashi

Publisher

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Category

business · leisure · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Mar 2023

Latest episode

10 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Aug 2026

   In the Captain's Seat with David Simpson

   Curious about what it takes to become an airline captain? We have you covered! We sat down with Captain David Simpson with United Airlines and talked about his career path from little kid with a dream to earning his Captain stripes. Don't miss this episode!

2. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Behind the Builders at DCA and IAD

   We're baaaaaaaack! This episode is all about our Maintenance and Shops teams being led by Gary Miller at DCA and Lawrence Ferrigno at IAD. They are the guiding force behind every sign, fix, build, maintenance request, AND MORE. Don't skip this episode!

3. 

   30 Dec 2025

   2025 Recap!

   That's a wrap on 2025!!! We recap our year and talk about our favorite moments from this year's episodes!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

500,743

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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