Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Codes, Runways & Location
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA · ICAO: KDCA) is a large airport serving Washington, United States. It lies at 38.8521° N, 77.0377° W, 15 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Washington in United States. It is identified by the IATA code DCA and the ICAO code KDCA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2185 m (7169 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 15 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Joint Base Andrews (ADW) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,185 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Where is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport located?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Washington, United States. Its coordinates are 38.8521° N, 77.0377° W.
What is the airport code for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has an IATA code of DCA and an ICAO code of KDCA.
How long is the runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's longest runway is about 2185 m (7169 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport a major airport?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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