5/1/25 - PAT23 UH-60 Blackhawk cleared to proceed inbound to Pentagon at 1827Z after holding West of DCA for gap in Rwy 19 arrivals, per the new separation procedures around DCA. However PAT23 was instructed by Pentagon Tower to circle the Pentagon before landing, resulting in delayed landing and 2 go-arounds instructed by DCA Tower for DAL1671 @ 1831Z and RPA5825 @ 1833Z.
https://avherald.com/h?article=52732de5&opt=0The Heli feed now picks up Pentagon frequency (w/kudos to the feed provider), tho very low audio, attempted to amplify here. Based on these transmissions it appears there may have been some procedural issue with the final landing clearance which comes from Pentagon Tower not DCA Tower, they were asked by Pentagon Tower to circle the pad before landing, causing delay for landing and some confusion in DCA Tower on PAT23’s intention to land or not.
Combination of Tower and Heli 1800/1830Z feeds, edited for time and content, not realtime etc.
