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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.

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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 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
330 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 308 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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
Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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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: 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

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KADW

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

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

A4045/
info
Runway closed
RWY 01/19 CLSD EXC XNG AND TAX
2026-11-02 05:00 UTC 2026-11-06 10:00 UTC
A4045/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 01/19 CLSD EXC XNG AND TAX
2026-11-02 05:00 UTC 2026-11-06 10:00 UTC
A4035/
warning Upcoming
ILS out of service
DCA NAV ILS RWY 01 U/S
2026-10-28 13:00 UTC 2026-10-28 19:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Frequently 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.