Ronald Reagan National Airport - Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located in Arlington, VA, just 3 miles south of downtown Washington DC, making it the closest airport to the city. The airport offers non-stop flights to 143 destinations and services 17.8 million passengers a year. The Airport Terminals offer nearly 100 shops and restaurants with a mix of national, local, and regional retail and food concessions.

Airport Parking Garages

The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has 9,400 parking spaces at hourly, daily and economy rates.

Hourly and Daily Parking

Daily and hourly parking are available at Garages A, B, and C. An underground pedestrian tunnel connects Terminal A with Parking Garage A while two elevated pedestrian bridges connect Terminals B, C to Parking Garages B, C. Hourly parking is ideal for those parking for less than 2 hours.

Economy Parking

If you're flying out of the airport for an extended trip and need long-term parking, then economy parking is the best option for you. The Economy Parking Lot is located at the southwest corner of the airport near the General Aviation building.

Cell Phone Waiting Area

If you are picking up a passenger, use the cell phone waiting area located near the end of the "Return to Airport" ramp just beyond Terminal B/C. You are not allowed to leave your car while inside the waiting area. Also, parking here is free of charge and can be used for up to one hour.

Disabled Parking

Parking for passengers with disabilities are available on each garage level close to elevators and Terminal A, B, and C. A courtesy transfer van can be booked at (703) 417-7275. There are no concession parking rates. Also, disabled users pay the full price.

The airport also provides free shuttle buses which take passengers from all Parking Garages/Lots to Terminals A, B, C and vice-versa. Shuttle buses operate every 8 to 10 minutes.

Airport Parking Charges

Parking fees are paid when exiting the parking garage or lot. Payments can be made using cash, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and personal checks.

Airport Metro Station

The Washington DC Metro provides an easy and affordable access to the airport. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Station (Blue and Yellow Lines) is connected to the concourse level of Terminals B and C at the Ronald Reagan National Airport. The station is also fully accessible via elevators. To get more information about metro fare rates, hours of operation, etc, check out our Metro page.

From the Metro Station to the Terminals:

Terminal C: Go to the north end of the train platform and exit the station. There is a pedestrian bridge which is connected to Terminal C.

Terminal B: Go to the south end of the train platform and exit the station. There is a pedestrian bridge which is connected to Terminal B.

Terminal A: Go to either end of the train platform and exit the station towards the parking garage. Take the elevator/stairway down to street level and board any "Airport Shuttle" bus.

From the Terminals to the Metro Station:

Terminal B and C: Use either of the 2 enclosed pedestrian bridges on the concourse level. The bridges provide a direct connection to the metro station.

Terminal A: Exit terminal A to the streetside curb. Board any "Airport Shuttle" bus. At the stops for Terminal B/C or Parking Garages B/C, you may access an enclosed bridge which is connected to the metro station.

Passengers inside a Metro train. Photo by KentonNgo.

Airlines Serving the Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) features 150,000 square feet of terminal space with 44 airline gates servicing 12 major airlines. Most of the flights at the airport are domestic and fly to destinations within 1250 miles of the Washington DC area. The busiest flights come from Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Miami, New York, Orlando, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale and Houston, in that order. The only international flights that come in to the airport are those with U.S. Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance (Nassau, Bahamas; Bermuda and most airports in eastern Canada).