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 18.1 million passengers a year, 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.
The passenger terminal complex at Ronald Reagan National Airport consists of a very large building, divided into three sections, referred to as Terminals A (forming the 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 detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)
Parking Options at Ronald Reagan Washington National include cell phone lot, parking garages A, & B/C,and economy lot. (For detailed parking information click on 'Airport Parking'.)
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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Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington, DC 20001
United States - Website for Washington Reagan National: http://www.mwaa.com/reagan/reagan.htm
- Phone: (703) 417 8600
- View Terminal Map
Washington Reagan National DCA Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Airport Identification
- Airport Security
- Carry-On Regulations
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs Info
- European Travel Rules
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Visa & Immunization Info
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Washington Reagan National DCA Airport Update History
- Updated DCA Airports page - Jan 9, 2012
- Updated DCA Persons With Disabilities page - Dec 29, 2011
- Updated DCA Parking On site page - Dec 12, 2011
- Updated DCA Airport Intro page - Nov 10, 2011
- Updated DCA Main Terminals page - Nov 10, 2011
- Updated DCA Taxis & Limos page - Nov 1, 2011
- Updated DCA Direct Flights page - Sep 19, 2011
- Updated DCA Buses & Trains page - Sep 18, 2011
- Updated DCA Lost Found page - Sep 15, 2011
AIRPORT & FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA Delays: 15 mins or less.
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