Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): Codes, Runways & Location
Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA: IAD · ICAO: KIAD) is a large airport serving Dulles, United States. It lies at 38.9445° N, 77.4558° W, 312 ft (95 m) above sea level.
Overview of Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Dulles in United States. It is identified by the IATA code IAD and the ICAO code KIAD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Washington Dulles International Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3505 m (11500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 312 ft (95 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) about 25 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 ≈ 3,505 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Dulles International Airport
Where is Washington Dulles International Airport located?
Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Dulles, United States. Its coordinates are 38.9445° N, 77.4558° W.
What is the airport code for Washington Dulles International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport has an IATA code of IAD and an ICAO code of KIAD.
How long is the runway at Washington Dulles International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport's longest runway is about 3505 m (11500 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Washington Dulles International Airport have?
Washington Dulles International Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Washington Dulles International Airport a major airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Washington Dulles International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →