Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA code: DCA, ICAO code: KDCA) is a civil airport located in Arlington County, Virginia, approximately 5 km south of Downtown Washington, D.C., in the United States. Its immediate proximity to the federal capital and direct Metrorail connection make it the airport most closely integrated into Washington’s urban environment.
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Flight departures and arrivals
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Transportation and ground access
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Virginia, along the Potomac River and approximately 5 km south of Downtown Washington, D.C. Ground transportation options include Metrorail, taxis, app-based ride services, private transfers and rental cars.
At Terminal 1, taxi stands are located along the curb next to the terminal, to the right when exiting Baggage Claim.
At Terminal 2, taxi service is available on the lower Baggage Claim level, mainly through Doors 5 and 6.
App-based ride services, including Uber and Lyft, use separate pick-up areas: at Terminal 1, the third outer curb; and at Terminal 2, the outer curb on the arrivals level, organized into numbered zones.
The station is directly connected with Terminal 2 by two covered pedestrian bridges at concourse level.
From Terminal 1, passengers can reach the station on foot by following airport signs or by using the airport’s free shuttle services.
Metrorail provides direct connections with Washington, D.C., Arlington, Alexandria and other destinations in Virginia and Maryland.
Counters for on-airport rental car companies are located on the first level of Parking 1.
The Rental Car Facility can be reached by the free “Rental Car/Parking” shuttle or on foot by following signs toward Parking 1. Walking time is approximately 10 to 15 minutes from the terminals.
Distinctive featureAn airport located immediately next to Washington, D.C., with direct Metrorail access and operations shaped by its urban setting and by federal slot and perimeter rules that restrict many nonstop routes.
Airport facilities
Location
- Country United States
- Region Virginia
- Subregion Arlington County
- Locality Arlington
- Elevation 4 m (13 ft)
- Coordinates 38.8515, -77.037667
Airlines and destinations
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Nearby airports
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Washington - Dulles Airport (IAD) 23.7 mi (38.1 km)
- Baltimore - Washington Airport (BWI) 29.9 mi (48.1 km)
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Charlottesville - Albemarle Airport (CHO) 90.9 mi (146.4 km)
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Harrisburg Airport (MDT) 93.9 mi (151.0 km)
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Richmond Airport (RIC) 94.3 mi (151.7 km)
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Philadelphia Airport (PHL) 119.0 mi (191.5 km)