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Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Washington, DC · Located in Virginia · ICAO KDCA

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Temperature
52°F
Observed 10/27/2026, 4:52 AM EDT
On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
64.0%
12,154 scheduled arrivals
Canceled departures, Aug 2026
7.1%

Is DCA delayed right now?

Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA

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Weather at DCA

Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service

Forecast
Temperature
52°F
Dew point
49°F
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ miles
Lowest cloud ceiling
Clear sky
Pressure
30.26 inHg
Flight category
VFR (visual flight rules)

Observed 10/27/2026, 4:52 AM EDT at KDCA (DCA). Raw report: METAR KDCA 270852Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP245 T01110094 53008

DCA on-time arrivals by month

Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.

On-time arrivals at DCA by month
74%
76%
75%
67%
67%
65%
64%
62%
75%
74%
68%
58%
64%

August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.

Airlines at DCA, August 2026

Departures by reporting airline

AirlineDeparturesLeft on timeCanceledAvg. delay
PSA Airlines Inc. (OH)3,56152.3%13.6%38 min
American Airlines Inc. (AA)2,24371.9%2.8%28 min
Republic Airline (YX)2,21271.6%6.6%20 min
Southwest Airlines Co. (WN)1,35758.2%4.8%28 min
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL)84672.3%2.2%31 min
United Air Lines Inc. (UA)64274.9%2.3%29 min
JetBlue Airways (B6)58957.9%8.5%35 min
Envoy Air (MQ)42572.9%4.5%16 min
Alaska Airlines Inc. (AS)18673.7%0.5%17 min
Frontier Airlines Inc. (F9)8578.8%1.2%27 min
SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO)8Not reportedNot reportedNot reported

Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.

Average fare from DCA

Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026

Fare history

$435.42 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +16.3% from a year earlier.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports

Airport facts

FAA code
DCA
ICAO code
KDCA
City
Washington, DC
State
Virginia
County
Arlington
Elevation
14 ft above sea level
Certification
Class I: scheduled and unscheduled large air carrier service
Control tower
Yes
Ownership
Public
Coordinates
38.8514, -77.0377

Runways

  • Runway 01/197,169 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
  • Runway 15/335,204 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
  • Runway 04/225,000 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
  • Runway 19XLength not reported

FAA NASR data effective 09/03/2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the on-time rate at DCA?
In August 2026, 64.0% of 12,154 scheduled arrivals at DCA landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Which airlines fly from DCA?
In August 2026, reporting airlines at DCA included PSA Airlines Inc, American Airlines Inc, Republic Airline, Southwest Airlines Co, Delta Air Lines Inc, United Air Lines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
How long is the longest runway at DCA?
The longest runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National is runway 01/19, 7,169 feet long, according to FAA records.
What airports are near DCA?
Nearby airports with airline service include Washington Dulles International (IAD, 24 mi), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI, 30 mi), Hagerstown Regional/Richard a Henson Field (HGR, 70 mi), Dover AFB (DOV, 87 mi).

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics