Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Address: 1 Aviation Circle, Washington, District of Columbia (DC), 20001, USA
Airport Code: DCA
Airport Tel: +1 703 417 8000
Airport Fax: +1 703 417 8002
Airport Website: http://www.mwaa.com/national/ - Official Site

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Ronald Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)
Airport Information
(Washington, District of Columbia - DC, USA)



Set in a particularly modern building, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a three terminal facility, situated just 4 miles / 7 km to the south of central Washington. An important operational base for US Airways, Washington's number two airport is sited on the banks of the Potomac River, next to Pentagon City and close to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

A number of different air carriers operate from the Ronald Reagan Washington Airport, providing non-stop flights to some 80 notable US and Canadian destinations. With over 19 million passengers passing through the facility's three terminals and 45 gates each year, it is actually busier than many of the world's largest international airports.




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A solid ground transport infrastructure offers buses and trains operated by the highly efficient Metrorail service. Other popular transport options at the Ronald Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) include shuttles, hotel shuttles, taxis and limousine pickup services.

Crossing the adjacent Potomac River is necessary in order to reach central Washington DC. The airport is linked to the river by the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GW Parkway), which leads to the Arlington Memorial Bridge, George Mason Memorial Bridge and the Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge (14th Street Bridge), carrying the I-395 interstate

Ronald Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) Information: History and Facilities
In 1938, President Roosevelt agreed to commission this airport when a suitable site close to central Washington was found. However, the majority of the land was actually flooded at that time and was an enormous quantity of gravel and soil was necessary to level the land well above the water table. Washington's new airport was inaugurated in 1940 and flights officially began the following year.

Ronald Reagan Washington Airport is home to an enormous array of onsite facilities and amenities. These include ticketing, Skycap luggage assistance, a mail drop area, an inter-faith chapel, Travelex desks, a number of branches of the Chevy Chase Bank, along with ATMs throughout the airport's three terminals. Close to the airport, both the Hilton Crystal City Hotel and the Courtyard Arlington Crystal City are known for their business facilities.

Dining options are plentiful and include fast-food favorites, such as Cinnabon, Dunkin' Donuts, Jerry's Subs and Pizza, the Potbelly Sandwich Works and TGI Friday's. Those looking for shops at Ronald Reagan Washington Airport may be surprised at the number available. The main shops include Borders Books, CNBC Express, Faber News and Gifts, Godiva, Hudson News, Sunglass Hut, Wilsons Leather and the Smithsonian Museum Store.

Ronald Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) Information: About Washington Tourism
As the capital of the United States, Washington DC is a city of great importance and one which draws many visitors who are interested in its fascinating past, its highly relevant present and its unpredictable future. For tourists interested in getting a deeper insight into the country's political past and present, limited tours of the White House are available, while children will always enjoy a trip to the Washington National Aquarium and the National Zoological Park (Smithsonian Zoo).

Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) is also close to some fascinating museums, which include the National Air and Space Museum, the Science Museum of Virginia and the Smithsonian Institution. Around Washington, there are many areas worthy of exploring by car, such as Assateague Island, Harper's Ferry, Georgetown and the Potomac Valley and Chesapeake Bay.

 
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