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DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADCA
ICAOKDCA
Non-stop91
Airlines16
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 25M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 26M in 2024.

Opened
1938
88 years ago
Passengers / year
25M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
26M
in 2024
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Passengers per year, 1941–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Washington

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Washington ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Non-stop flights to about 91 destinations, operated by 16 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: American Airlines · US Airways · Delta Air Lines · Southwest Airlines · United Airlines · JetBlue Airways · Alaska Airlines · AirTran Airways · Air Canada · Sun Country Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the centre of Washington?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Washington?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
About 91 destinations, including Atlanta, Fort Myers, Minneapolis, Los Angeles. 16 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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