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Washington Reagan National DCA Airport Overview

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA is the closer of the two Washington Airports (the other being Dulles, actually located in Virginia). It offers a great view of the Nation's Capital, and quality shopping & dining in both pre- and post-security areas. 

The Airport is located in Arlington, Virginia - across the Potomac River - and three miles south of the central business district of the Nation's capital, Washington, D.C. It is situated on GW Memorial Parkway and is connected to US Rt 1 (Jefferson Davis Hwy) by airport viaduct (or State 233); Interstate Hwy395 is just north of DCA Airport and accessible by GW Parkway and Route 1. You can also reach Reagan National directly by rail, as the Metrorail system's access is adjacent to Terminal B/C.

With an estimated 19.5 million passengers in 2012, Reagan Washington National is the closest airport to the Capital; however, with only mid-size runways, it primarily serves as a short-haul airport, with airline service being restricted to a 1,250 mile perimeter, with some exceptions.

TSA pre-check for speedy security screening, DCA now hasTSA Pre-Security check (sign represented as 'TSA Pre [plus checkmark & trademark sign') is available for select frequent flyers and for military active-duy service members (contact TSA 571-227-2829).  It is presently available at Terminal B, South checkpoint - for Delta Airlines. Eligible at present are also Trusted Travelers, Global Entry, SENTRI  & NEXUS members.

The passenger terminal complex at Ronald Reagan National Airport consists of a very large building, divided into three sections, referred to as Terminal A (forming a semi-circle at its east end), and the three-level Terminals B & C.  Level 2, the Concourse Level, has access to the Metro station from Terminals B/C. Terminal A has a walkway in the center leading to parking and rental cars. (For more information, please refer to 'Terminal Map' page.)

Parking Options at Ronald Reagan Washington National include cell phone lot, parking garages A, & B/C,and economy lot. (For more information, please refer to 'Airport Parking' page.)

Rental cars from major rental agencies are located at Parking Garage A, level 1 (for Club members, levels 2 & 3) by boarding the 'Parking/Rental Car' shuttle outside baggage claims of Terminals-A, B & C, or by walking from A & B (10 mins)

To get from Reagan National Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi, a door-to-door shuttle service, or the train:
1. The SuperShuttle door-to-door shuttle is a shared-ride on demand. On arrival call 1-800-BLUEVAN or after hours 1-800-258-3826 - press 1 for dispatch, 2 for reservation.
1. The Metro station's yellow and blue lines are situated on an elevated outdoor platform covered by a canopy and connected to the concourse level of Terminal B/C. During Metro's non-operational hours on weekend mornings, you can take the Metrobus instead.
2. The Airport is also near two Amtrak rail stations, both of which can be accessedby using the Metrorail system: (a) at Amtrak Union Station o Metrorail's Red Lne; (b) at Amtrak Alexandria Station, which is adjact to King Street Station on Merorail's Blue & Yellow lines.
3. There are two Greyhound bus terminals near the Airport, assessible via Merorail system. (a) Treyhound Washington, D.C. Terminal at 1005 First St., N.E. (behind Union Station on Metrorail's Red Line). It's a 4-block walk around Union Station property, or take taxi. (b) Greyhound Springfield, VA Terminal adjacent to Springfield / Franconia Station on Metrorail's Blue Line.


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Washington Reagan National DCA Airport Update History

  • Updated DCA Airports page - May 12, 2013
  • Updated DCA Food & Stores page - May 12, 2013
  • Updated DCA Airport Intro page - Apr 27, 2013
  • Updated DCA Direct Flights page - Mar 17, 2013
  • Updated DCA Main Terminals page - Feb 11, 2013
  • Updated DCA Official Website Links page - Feb 11, 2013
  • Updated DCA Parking On site page - Jan 3, 2013