KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Dulles, Virginia, at 312 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 01C/19C (11,500 ft), 01R/19L (11,500 ft), 12/30 (10,501 ft), 01L/19R (9,400 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 KIAD · FAA IAD · IATA IAD |
|---|---|
| Location | Dulles, VA · 38.9445, -77.4558 |
| Elevation | 312 ft MSL (95 m) |
| Tower | 120.1 MHz |
| ATIS | 134.85 MHz |
| FAA charts | 59 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KIAD METAR and TAF
METAR KIAD 010452Z 00000KT 10SM BKN140 BKN200 OVC250 09/07 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP328 T00940067 401670039 $| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Broken 14,000 ft, Broken 20,000 ft, Overcast 25,000 ft · ceiling 14,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 9°C (48°F) / 7°C (45°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| 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 · T00940067: temperature 9.4°C, dew point 6.7°C · $: the station needs maintenance
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:56Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KIAD 010256Z 0103/0206 00000KT P6SM FEW100 BKN180 OVC250 FM010700 00000KT P6SM FEW090 OVC250 FM011500 15005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250 FM012300 00000KT P6SM SCT100- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind calm · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 10,000 ft, broken 18,000 ft, overcast 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 07:00Z: wind calm · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 9,000 ft, overcast 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 150° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 9,000 ft, broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 23:00Z: wind calm · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01C / 19C | 11,500 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 01R / 19L | 11,500 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 12 / 30 | 10,501 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 01L / 19R | 9,400 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | POTOMAC APP | 120.45 |
| ATIS | 134.85 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 135.7 |
| Departure | POTOMAC DEP | 125.05 |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Remote comm (FSS) | ARMEL RCO | 113.5 |
| Ramp | RAMP CON | 129.55 |
| Tower | 120.1 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KIAD before you fly.
FAA charts for KIAD — d-TPP 2611
59 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 28
- ILS OR LOC RWY 01C
- ILS OR LOC RWY 01L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 01R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 19C
- ILS OR LOC RWY 19L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 19R
- ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 12
- ILS RWY 01L (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 01R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 19C (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 19R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 01C (SA CAT II)
- ILS RWY 19L (SA CAT II)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 01C
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 01L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 01R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 19C
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 19L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 19R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 30
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01C
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19C
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 30
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 11
Arrivals (STAR) 17
- CAVLR SEVEN (RNAV)
- COATT FIVE
- DELRO FIVE
- GIBBZ SIX (RNAV)
- GIBBZ SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- HYPER ONE (RNAV)
- HYPER ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- HYPER ONE (RNAV), CONT.2
- PRIVO THREE
- PRIVO THREE, CONT.1
- PRTZL TWO (RNAV)
- PRTZL TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- PRTZL TWO (RNAV), CONT.2
- SELINSGROVE SIX
- WAYNZ TWO (RNAV)
- WAYNZ TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- WIGOL THREE (RNAV)
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KIAD 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.