Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (KDCA/DCA) — Washington, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- Jet A
- Tower
- 119.1
- Runways
- 01/19, 04/22, 15/33, 19X
- Elevation
- 15 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KDCA
- Name: Ronald Reagan Washington Natl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 38.8521
- Longitude: -77.037697
- Elevation: 15 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Washington
- IATA Code: DCA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Distance from City: 4.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 6869 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 01, ILS RWY 01 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 01 (CAT II), RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 19, RNAV (GPS) RWY 01, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19, LDA RWY 19, MOUNT VERNON VISUAL RWY 01, RIVER VISUAL RWY 19
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 4911 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: No published approach (FAA)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 5204 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 19X
- Designation: 19X
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 132.650 MHz
Operation Hours
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- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 703-417-8050
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/reagan-national-airport
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Charged to non-commercial users, amount not recorded Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- Parking Fee: Not recorded
- Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
- Currency: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
- GAR Required: Not recorded
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Alternates
KADW
- ICAO: KADW
- Name: Joint Base Andrews
- Distance (NM): 8.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No: Military base: no general aviation aircraft (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KIAD
- ICAO: KIAD
- Name: Washington Dulles Intl
- Distance (NM): 20.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KBWI
- ICAO: KBWI
- Name: Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall
- Distance (NM): 26.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KDOV
- ICAO: KDOV
- Name: Dover AFB
- Distance (NM): 75.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base: non-DoD civil aircraft need 72 hours prior permission (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KMDT
- ICAO: KMDT
- Name: Harrisburg Intl
- Distance (NM): 81.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KDCA?
- Ronald Reagan Washington Natl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KDCA?
- The tower frequency at Ronald Reagan Washington Natl is 119.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KDCA?
- The FAA lists Jet A for public use at Ronald Reagan Washington Natl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KDCA require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Where is KDCA located?
- Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (KDCA) is located in Washington, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KDCA?
- The IATA code for Ronald Reagan Washington Natl is DCA.
- Does KDCA have an ILS approach?
- Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Ronald Reagan Washington Natl to runway 01. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
- Is KDCA a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.