KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Washington, District of Columbia, at 15 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 01/19 (7,169 ft), 15/33 (5,204 ft), 04/22 (5,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KDCA · FAA DCA · IATA DCA |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC · 38.8521, -77.0377 |
| Elevation | 15 ft MSL (5 m) |
| Tower | 119.1 MHz (Washington Tower) |
| FAA charts | 48 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KDCA METAR and TAF
METAR KDCA 010452Z 23004KT 10SM OVC150 12/07 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP328 T01220067 401780078 $| Wind | From 230° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 15,000 ft · ceiling 15,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 12°C (54°F) / 7°C (45°F) · spread 5°C |
| Altimeter | 30.50 inHg (1033 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP328: sea-level pressure 1032.8 hPa · T01220067: temperature 12.2°C, dew point 6.7°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (230° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 01: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 19: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 15: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 33: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 04: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 22: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:56Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KDCA 010256Z 0103/0206 34004KT P6SM OVC200 FM010700 02003KT P6SM SCT120 OVC250 FM011500 13005KT P6SM BKN100 BKN250 FM012300 15004KT P6SM SCT100- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 340° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 20,000 ft
- From · 1st 07:00Z: wind 020° at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 12,000 ft, overcast 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 130° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 10,000 ft, broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 23:00Z: wind 150° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 10,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 7,169 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 15 / 33 | 5,204 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 04 / 22 | 5,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 119.85 | |
| Approach | 124.2 | |
| Clearance delivery | 128.25 | |
| Departure | 118.95 | |
| Departure | 125.65 | |
| Ground | Washington Ground | 121.7 |
| Tower | Washington Tower | 119.1 |
| Tower | 134.35 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | |
| WXAS | WX ASOS: (703-418-1177) | 132.65 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KDCA before you fly.
FAA charts for KDCA — d-TPP 2611
48 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 11
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 20
- AMEEE ONE (RNAV)
- AMEEE ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- CLTCH THREE (RNAV)
- CLTCH THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- DOCTR FIVE (RNAV)
- DOCTR FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- HORTO FOUR (RNAV)
- HORTO FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- JDUBB FOUR (RNAV)
- JDUBB FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- NATIONAL EIGHT
- NATIONAL EIGHT, CONT.1
- REBLL FIVE (RNAV)
- REBLL FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- SCRAM SIX (RNAV)
- SCRAM SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- SOOKI SIX (RNAV)
- SOOKI SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- WYNGS FIVE (RNAV)
- WYNGS FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
Arrivals (STAR) 13
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KDCA on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.