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?

Ronald Reagan Washington Natl offers Jet A-1, Jet A.

Does KDCA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (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.

How long is the runway at KDCA?

The main runway at Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (01/19) measures 6869 X 150.

Does KDCA have an ILS approach?

Yes, Ronald Reagan Washington Natl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01/19, 04/22.

Is KDCA a port of entry?

Yes, Ronald Reagan Washington Natl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (KDCA/DCA) — Washington, United States

Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (KDCA/DCA) serves Washington, United States. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (01/19, 04/22). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

324 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 304 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z

2026-08-292026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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 CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC/DME, RNAV (RNP)
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: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LDA
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)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 19X

Designation: 19X
Dimensions: N/A
Surface: N/A
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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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

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Ronald Reagan Washington Natl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: $2.83 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
Parking Fee: $0.86 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: FBO services by Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available from Sheltair and Signature Flight Support. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.

Fuel Type: Jet A
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.

Alternates

KADW

ICAO: KADW
Name: Joint Base Andrews
Distance (NM): 8.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

KIAD

ICAO: KIAD
Name: Washington Dulles Intl
Distance (NM): 20.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Full FIS at main terminal. CBP for GA available. Preclearance not available.

KBWI

ICAO: KBWI
Name: Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall
Distance (NM): 26.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KDOV

ICAO: KDOV
Name: Dover AFB
Distance (NM): 75.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

KMDT

ICAO: KMDT
Name: Harrisburg Intl
Distance (NM): 81.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

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

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A3215/26 info

Runway closed

RWY 15/33 CLSD

2026-09-15 08:00:00 2026-09-18 13:00:00

A3255/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT PPR SIGNATURE AVIATION 703-417-3500

2026-09-15 04:01:00 2026-09-16 03:59:00

A3248/26 info