5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Over the years, I've found the airport to be clean, well organized, and easy to navigate.”
Sam M5★ on Google
Airports / Virginia / IAD
Large airport · IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport.
Dulles, Virginia · 312 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
25,239 ratings
0
Operators based
312
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dulles, VirginiaELEV 312 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
25,239
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
312
Field elevation
feet above sea level
14
Nearest alternate
nm to MNZ
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Washington Dulles International Airport, listed as KIAD / IAD, is a large commercial airport in Dulles, Virginia. The airport sits 312 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into IAD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ, 14 nm), Davison Army Air Field (DAA, 19 nm), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 20 nm). With 4 runways, the longest 11,500-foot paved runway, IAD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Washington DC, VA destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under WAS. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dulles.
2 FBOs serve KIAD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Washington Dulles
Your FBO? Claim it, freeJust 26 miles from the nation's capital city, now experience Atlantic's legendary Local Everywhere flight hospitality at Washington Dulles International Airport! Before you even arrive, we've carefully anticipated and planned for your every need and promise to provide a premium experience. Our beautiful 14,200 sq. ft.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 129.775
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +23 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Washington Dulles
Your FBO? Claim it, freeStraddling Fairfax and Loudoun counties, Washington Dulles International Airport offers quick access to the Beltway, Capitol and Washington, D.C., as well as many recreational attractions of Northern Virginia. Whether you plan to visit the Washington, D.C. area for business or visit the national historical sites, Signature Dulles is your best destination.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +24 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“I have Global Entry, which makes the arrival process extremely fast and convenient, especially after long international flights.”
Sam M5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are generally professional and helpful, and there are plenty of dining options and comfortable seating areas throughout the terminals.”
Sam M5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KIAD
IATA
IAD
FAA / Local
IAD
Elevation
312 ft
Coordinates
38.9445° N · 77.4558° 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
Elevation vs VA fields
state range 10–3,793 ft
At 312 ft, IAD sits higher than 50% of the 56 Virginia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 11,500 ft
- 01C/19C11,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 01R/19L11,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 12/3010,501 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 01L/19R9,400 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,500 ft
IAD's 11,500 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.
- 14nmMNZManassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis FieldManassas
- 19nmDAADavison Army Air FieldFort Belvoir
- 20nmDCARonald Reagan Washington National AirportWashington
- 28nmNYGQuantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner FieldQuantico
- 29nmADWJoint Base AndrewsCamp Springs
- 34nmFMEFort Meade Executive AirportFort Meade(Odenton)
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKIAD · Washington Dulles International Airport · Dulles, VA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IAD 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) | 194 nm | 51m |
| Boston (BED) | 351 nm | 1h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 470 nm | 1h 30m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 510 nm | 1h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 748 nm | 2h 8m |
| Miami (MIA) | 802 nm | 2h 16m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,009 nm | 2h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,043 nm | 2h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IAD?
- Washington Dulles International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,500 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 IAD?
- Washington Dulles International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 11,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Washington Dulles International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve IAD: Atlantic Aviation Washington Dulles and Signature Flight Support Washington Dulles. 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 IAD?
- The closest alternate is Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ), about 14 nm away, followed by Davison Army Air Field (DAA) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IAD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 13m (351 nm), Nashville about 1h 30m (470 nm), Chicago about 1h 35m (510 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.