5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security normally moves pretty fast.”
Melinda5★ on Google
Airports / Washington D.C. / DCA
Large airport · DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Washington, Washington D.C. · 15 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
21,189 ratings
0
Operators based
15
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Washington, Washington D.C.ELEV 15 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
21,189
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
15
Field elevation
feet above sea level
8
Nearest alternate
nm to ADW
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Joint Base Andrews (ADW), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA / DCA) sits in Washington, Washington D.C., where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 15 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list DCA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Joint Base Andrews (ADW, 8 nm), Davison Army Air Field (DAA, 11 nm), and Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME, 19 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 7,169-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DCA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as WAS. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DCA to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KDCA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Washington
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOfficially founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation's capital. The city is renowned for its historical memorials as well as for its various museums performing arts venues and sports teams.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 (6AM-10PM), 7 days a week
- Unicom 130.425
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There's plenty of parking if you come with your own car--prices seem fair.”
Melinda5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“There's also a shuttle service if your hotel offers it, and I also saw a train.”
Melinda5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KDCA
IATA
DCA
FAA / Local
DCA
Elevation
15 ft
Coordinates
38.8521° N · 77.0377° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,169 ft
- 01/197,169 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/335,204 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/225,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,169 ft
DCA's 7,169 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmADWJoint Base AndrewsCamp Springs
- 11nmDAADavison Army Air FieldFort Belvoir
- 19nmFMEFort Meade Executive AirportFort Meade(Odenton)
- 20nmIADWashington Dulles International AirportDulles
- 24nmMNZManassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis FieldManassas
- 24nmNYGQuantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner FieldQuantico
Location
Open the full mapKDCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, DC
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DCA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 182 nm | 49m |
| Boston (BED) | 340 nm | 1h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 487 nm | 1h 32m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 531 nm | 1h 38m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 747 nm | 2h 8m |
| Miami (MIA) | 801 nm | 2h 16m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,027 nm | 2h 47m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,058 nm | 2h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DCA?
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's longest paved runway is 7,169 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DCA?
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,169 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
- One FBO serves DCA: Signature Flight Support Washington. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to DCA?
- The closest alternate is Joint Base Andrews (ADW), about 8 nm away, followed by Davison Army Air Field (DAA) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DCA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 11m (340 nm), Nashville about 1h 32m (487 nm), Chicago about 1h 38m (531 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.