Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Continent: North America

Country: United States

Region: Virginia

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Location	Arlington, Virginia
IATA code	DCA
ICAO code	KDCA
Airport type	Commercial
Website	http://www.mwaa.com/national/
Overview map	Google Maps
Communications
Tower	119.1
Ground	121.7
Clearance	128.25
Approach	119.85 (West) 124.2 (East)
Departure	118.95 (West) 125.65 (East)
ATIS	132.65
Departure	122.95

Regular Traffic

Most jet traffic uses the main runway 1-19. Landings to the south follow the Potomac river and make a 40° turn over the George Mason bridge. This unusual arrival procedure is similar to Kai-Tak's infamous IGS 13 approach but without heavy jets. Prohibited airspace north of the airport contains the White House and Capitol mandates this procedure. The Washington Monument also would be a hinderance to safe navigation. Commuter planes may often use the smaller runways 4-22 and 15-33. General Aviation and non scheduled charters were not allowed into Reagan National when the airport reopened after the 9/11 attacks. Beginning in October 2005 some general aviation aircraft have been allowed to return. They must have passenger manifests submitted 24 hours in advance. Pilots must be fingerprinted and undergo background checks. The plane, passengers and flight crew must be screened at a designated gateway airport and an armed marshall must be onboard. Due to the complex requirements general aviation traffic remains a rarity. Sports team charters on commercial airliners continue to use Dulles because of these restrictions.

External Links

• FlyIAD.net - Spotters Guide to Washington DC Area Arports