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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Airport in Arlington, Virginia, serving Washington, D.C., United States

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Who / What

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA, ICAO: KDCA, FAA LID: DCA) is a public airport located in Arlington County, Virginia. It serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is the closest airport to the nation's capital.


Background & History

The airport opened in 1941 originally named Washington National Airport. The original terminal remains in use as Terminal 1. It is one of two federal‑government owned airports operated by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), the other being Dulles International Airport (IAD) about 25 mi west. The airport is situated five miles (eight kilometers; four nautical miles) from Washington, D.C.


Why Notable

As the nearest airport to Washington, D.C., it plays a crucial role in connecting the capital to the national and international air transport network. Its federal ownership and operation by MWAA underscore its strategic importance. The airport’s proximity enables rapid access for government officials, business travelers, and tourists visiting the capital.


In the News

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport continues to serve as a key gateway for the Washington metropolitan area, maintaining its operational role in the region’s aviation infrastructure. Its ongoing relevance is highlighted by its essential access to the capital’s political and business hubs.


Key Facts

  • Type: place
  • Also known as: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, DCA, KDCA, Washington National Airport (original name)
  • Founded / Born: 1941 (Arlington County, Virginia, USA)
  • Key dates: 1941 – airport opened as Washington National Airport
  • Geography: United States – Virginia – Arlington County (serving Washington, D.C.)
  • Affiliation: United States federal government; Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)

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    📖 Key Information

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA, ICAO: KDCA, FAA LID: DCA) is a public airport in Arlington County, Virginia, United States, five miles (eight kilometers; four nautical miles) from Washington, D.C. The closest airport to the nation's capital, it is one of two airports owned by the federal government and operated by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) that serve the Washington metropolitan area; the other is Dulles International Airport (IAD), located about 25 miles (40 km; 22 nmi) to the west in Fairfax and Loudoun counties. The airport opened in 1941 and was originally named Washington National Airport. Part of the original terminal is still in use as Terminal 1.

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