Destinations / VA / KIAD
Virginia · Northeast
Washington DC.
The Nation's Capital by Private Jet
- Operators serving
- 6
- Airports
- 4
- Best season
- Year-round
- Primary field
- KIAD
Washington DC is a premier private aviation destination, drawing charter clients with its unique combination of the nation's capital by private jet. Whether arriving for business or leisure, private jet access provides the speed, convenience, and discretion that commercial airlines simply cannot match.
IAD serves as the primary gateway, with quality FBO services and efficient ground handling. DCA has severe GA restrictions (ADIZ), most private flights use Dulles or regional airports. The airport accommodates heavy, super-midsize, midsize aircraft, making it accessible for a range of mission profiles.
Airports serving Washington DC.
4 fields · primary KIAD
KIADWashington Dulles International AirportDulles · primary312 ft elevNo operators based
KGAIMontgomery County AirparkGaithersburg · 19 nm from KIAD539 ft elev1 operator based- JYOKJYOLeesburg Executive AirportLeesburg · 9 nm from KIAD390 ft elevNo operators based
KHEFManassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis FieldManassas · 14 nm from KIAD192 ft elev1 operator based
Operators serving Washington DC.
2 based at the field · All operators
When to fly.
Peak Year-round
Peak season in Washington DC is Year-round, strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead in season. Slot and ramp space at KIAD tighten around holidays and major events. DCA has severe GA restrictions (ADIZ), most private flights use Dulles or regional airports
Seasons
winter
spring
summer
fall
Routes and cost.
One-way estimates with segment fee · quotes vary with dates and positioning
Popular routes into Washington DC
Typical charter cost to Washington DC
| From | Light jet | Super-mid | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Teterboro)209 nm | $5k to $7k | $8k to $10k | $11k to $16k |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys)2141 nm | $22k to $36k | $30k to $45k | $42k to $74k |
| Dallas (Love Field)1090 nm | $13k to $21k | $18k to $26k | $25k to $42k |
| Palm Beach808 nm | $11k to $16k | $15k to $21k | $20k to $34k |
Alternate airports.
When KIAD is slot-restricted or weathered in
More in the Northeast.
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Quotes to Washington DC.
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