Ronald Reagan Washington Natl
Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (KDCA/DCA) serves Washington, United States. This is a major international airport with 3 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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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
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 132.650 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- 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.
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.
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
- 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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Does KDCA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (United States).