Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

KDCA / DCA

Washington, US

Last Updated
Nov 3, 16:52 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:52Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
3kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.06
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDCA 031652Z 11003KT 10SM FEW025 FEW065 SCT150 15/10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01500100 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15ft
FEW 2,500ft AGL
FEW 6,500ft AGL
SCT 15,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,515ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,515ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
15,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,015ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.06 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.05 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
-125 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -121 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDCA 031459Z 0315/0418 00000KT P6SM FEW015 OVC060 FM031600 26009KT P6SM BKN040 FM032200 29011G20KT P6SM FEW050 SCT120 FM040700 30008KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000ft
22:00Z FM032200
+5h
VFR 290° 11kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DCA
01
19
04
22
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 7,169 ft 150 ft ASP 356°
↓ 1.2kt ↔ 2.7kt
114° angle
04/22 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 26°
↑ 0.3kt ↔ 3.0kt
84° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,204 ft 150 ft ASP 142°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDCA
IATA Code: DCA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Washington
Country: US
Latitude: 38.852100°
Longitude: -77.037697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,169 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,204 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA/DCA) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Washington, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 15 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (01/19, 04/22, 15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.