DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Washington · United StatesICAO KDCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is an airport serving Washington, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 38° 51' 7.6" N, 77° 2' 15.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 91 direct destinations served by 16 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/New_York (GMT-4).
Destinations
91
Airlines
16
Elevation ft
15/ 5m
America/New York
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
DCA
ICAO Code
KDCA
City
Washington
Country
United States
Elevation
15 ft
Local Time
12:24 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:38.8521°
Longitude:-77.0377°
Popular Routes from DCA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 547 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 224 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 2,311 mi | 5h 3m | medium-haul | 558 kg | View |
| MSP | Minneapolis, United States | 931 mi | 2h 16m | short-haul | 382 kg | View |
| RSW | Fort Myers, United States | 892 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 366 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 399 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 164 kg | View |
| CVG | Cincinnati, United States | 411 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 169 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 405 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 166 kg | View |
| FLL | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 899 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 369 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 213 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 87 kg | View |
| LGA | New York, United States | 214 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 88 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DCA
16 active airlines serving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Sun Country Airlines
SYUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin America
VXUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | Washington | United States | 38 km |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | BWI | Baltimore | United States | 48 km |
| Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field | HGR | Hagerstown | United States | 112 km |
| Harrisburg International Airport | MDT | Harrisburg | United States | 151 km |
| Richmond International Airport | RIC | Richmond | United States | 152 km |
| Lancaster Airport | LNS | Lancaster | United States | 155 km |
| Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport | SBY | Salisbury | United States | 145 km |
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | CHO | Charlottesville VA | United States | 147 km |
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ABRAberdeen
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ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
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AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 38° 51' 7.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 77° 2' 15.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 38.852100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -77.037697
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 15 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
The IATA code for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is DCA, and its ICAO code is KDCA. The airport is located in Washington, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from DCA?
There are 91 direct destinations available from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States.
What airlines fly from DCA?
There are 16 airlines operating from DCA, including AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is in the America/New_York timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level.
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