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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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US-DC, United States38.85210, -77.03770
Before you flyPPR recorded as not required · verifyConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA— mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway01/192,185 × 45.7 m
Published weekday hoursConfirm directlyLocal time · exceptions below
Published information with sources. Confirm current AIP, NOTAMs and arrangements before flying.View sources
I’m planning the flightHours, runway, radios & permissionI’m flying as a passengerArrival, driver, lounges & onward travel
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT

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CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING

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PUBLISHED WINDOW

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America/New_York
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Calculated daylightNot confirmed–Not confirmed
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Airport-published hours
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AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

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Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
01/192,185.1 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
15/331,586.2 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
04/221,524 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesNot confirmed
FBOs / handlingProvider not confirmed
MaintenanceProvider not confirmed
PPR / noticeNotice period not confirmed
Aircraft weight / wingspanNot confirmed / Not confirmed
Customs / immigrationCustoms not confirmed · Immigration not confirmed — confirm notice and service hours.
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02 / RUNWAY & RADIOS

Runway distances, side by side.

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Airport-published declared distances · metres · verify current AIP
RunwayLDALandingTORATake-off runTODATake-off distanceASDAAccelerate-stopEvidence
Operator-declared distances not confirmed. Stored runways and landing areas are listed in the airport record.

Declared distances are not available in the published layer.

Not current AIP data. Verify declared distances against the current national AIP and NOTAMs before operational use.

Airport-published runway page
03 / ON THE GROUND

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Published services are availability claims, not reservations.

AIRCRAFT

Arrange your uplift

Fuel availability is not captured.

Published fuel information
CREW

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Published crew facilities
HANDLING

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Services not captured. Confirm availability and price.

Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

From your front door to the aircraft.

Practical arrangements for you, your driver and your flight provider.

Published passenger information · confirm arrangements for your trip
Your questionWhat is publishedWhat to arrange
Where should my driver go?Arrival postcode not confirmedUse the arrival postcode, not the postal address. Confirm your meeting point.
How long is the onward journey?Journey estimates unavailableAirport estimates, not live travel times. Allow for traffic and transfer arrangements.
Taxi or private-hire pickup?Pickup arrangements not confirmedAgree a pickup time and meeting point with your driver.
Can my car reach the aircraft?Aircraft-side vehicle access not confirmedArrange access in advance; do not assume unrestricted airside entry.
Where can I park my car?Passenger parking price not confirmedConfirm access and duration. This is not aircraft parking.
Arriving from abroad?Border-clearance facilities not confirmedAsk your operator about documents, eligibility and notice; no clearance time is established here.
What is available before departure?Passenger facilities not confirmedAsk your flight provider when to arrive and which lounge to use.
Travelling with a pet?Pet arrangements not confirmedConfirm directly before booking.
Staying overnight?Partner hotel not confirmedBook separately; room availability and transfer arrangements are not established.
Need step-free access or assistance?Detailed accessibility information not confirmedTell your flight provider about mobility, boarding and assistance needs before booking.
04 / YOUR CHECKLIST

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0 of 4 reviewed · saved for this page visit only

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, US — INTL AIRPORT
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Full airport record

KDCA · DCA

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
38.8521, -77.0377
Elevation
15 ft (4.57 m)
Timezone
America/New_York
Operations
Customs
—
Immigration
—
24h operations
No
PPR required
No
Curfew
—
ARFF (ICAO)
—
Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAOKDCA
  • IATADCA
  • Local codeDCA
  • GPS codeKDCA

Runways (3)

01/192,185 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length2,185 m (7,169 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
01
Heading356°T
Threshold elev.3.66 m
Threshold38.8424, -77.0368
19
Heading176°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold38.8612, -77.0387
15/331,586 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length1,586 m (5,204 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
15
Heading143°T
Threshold elev.4.57 m
Threshold38.8617, -77.0438
33
Heading323°T
Threshold elev.3.35 m
Threshold38.8503, -77.0327
04/221,524 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length1,524 m (5,000 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
04
Heading26°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold38.8423, -77.0408
22
Heading206°T
Threshold elev.3.35 m
Threshold38.8544, -77.0333

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 119.100 MHzWashington Tower
  • 257.600 MHzWashington Tower ;Helicopters
  • 134.350 MHz
Ground
  • 121.700 MHzWashington Ground
  • 257.600 MHz
Approach
  • 124.200 MHz
  • 119.850 MHz
Departure
  • 125.650 MHz
  • 118.950 MHz
About this airport
How many runways does Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (ICAO KDCA) has 3 runways on record; the longest runway measures 2,185 m (7,169 ft).

What is the elevation of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (ICAO KDCA) sits at an elevation of 5 m (15 ft) above mean sea level.

What are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport uses ICAO code KDCA and IATA code DCA.

What timezone does Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport operate on?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (ICAO KDCA) operates on America/New_York local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (ICAO KDCA) has 9 published ATC frequencies, spread across 4 service types.

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