Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

KDCA / DCA

Washington, US

KDCA (DCA) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

40 official charts for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA / DCA) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (40) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KDCA Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Airport Diagrams 1

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 19

Visual Approach Charts 2

Standard Terminal Arrivals (STAR) 11

Hot Spots & Warnings 2

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

Additional Charts 3

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 5, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport operates 24 hours with an active control tower and ARFF Index I C fire rescue services. The airport has landing rights restrictions and is not an airport of entry for international operations. All aircraft must operate transponders with altitude reporting mode and ADS-B enabled on airport surfaces due to ASDE-X system.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL
Operating Hours
H24

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
Yes

Published Approach Procedures

ILS RWY 01 LDA RWY 19 LDA RWY 19X

Special Procedures

ASDE-X IN USE. OPERATE TRANSPONDERS WITH ALTITUDE REPORTING MODE AND ADS-B (IF EQUIPPED) ENABLED ON ALL AIRPORT SURFACES.

PPL / GA Operations

Landing Rights Airport with restrictions. ASDE-X surveillance system requires transponder and ADS-B operation on all airport surfaces. Airport has active construction notices. Located 3 miles south of Washington DC in Class B airspace.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 5, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

12 frequencies
Tower
119.100
MHz
Washington Tower
Tower
134.350
MHz
Tower
257.600
MHz
Washington Tower ;Helicopters
Ground
121.700
MHz
Washington Ground
Ground
257.600
MHz
Approach
119.850
MHz
Approach
124.200
MHz
Departure
118.950
MHz
Departure
125.650
MHz
UNICOM
122.950
MHz
UNICOM
CLRD
128.250
MHz
WXAS
132.650
MHz
WX ASOS: (703-418-1177)
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KDCA (DCA) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

We list 40 official charts for KDCA, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KDCA?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KDCA (DCA) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KDCA free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.