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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 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.



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

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    Travelers remark on the layout of the Terminals and point out the free cell phone lot for passenger pickup. Other passengers favorably comment on the National Hall, the available shuttles within Reagon Washington National Airport, and one points out where to get your money changed. Reference is also made to the USO lounge and its contact, as well as to the Metro station lines.

     

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    lost and found number does not work. Indicates non-working number. Thanks, Melissa (301-512-3749)

     

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    The National Hall with its soaring windows & 54 domes, located between Terminal B & C of Reagan Washington National Airport, offers high-quality shops and restaurants.

     

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    AT Reagon Washington Airport, the Metro station's yellow & blue lines are on a covered and elevated outdoor platform connected to the concourse level of Terminals B & C.

     

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    At DCA you can hop on frequently-running courtesy shuttles which serve between Economy & Satellite lots, garages, the Metrorail and the Terminals.

     

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    For passenger pickup at DCA, your best bet is the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot near Terminal C.

     

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    We really enjoyed ourselves doing some shopping at the National Hall!

     

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    Customer Service Centers in Terminals B & C of DCA offer, among other services, foreign currency exchange; Travelex is available in the National Hall.

     

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    The USO Lounge at DCA is in Terminal A on the main level and can be contacted at 703-417-8876.

     

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    While the parking garage A at DCA has also its rental car pickup there, the multi-level garage across from Terminals B & C is divided between B & C. Both garages are for hourly and daily parking.

     

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    The main terminal at Reagon Washingon Airport is divided into three sections, Terminals A and the three-level Terminals B & C, which have access to the Metro station at the second (o Concourse) level.

     

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