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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA, ICAO: KDCA, FAA LID: DCA) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) south of the central business district of Washington, D.C., in Arlington County, Virginia, United States.^[1] It is notable for being the nearest commercial airport to Washington, D.C. Originally named Washington National Airport in honor of the first president, the facility was renamed to also honor former President Ronald Reagan in 1998. The airport is commonly known as "National", "Washington National", "Reagan", and "Reagan National"; "DCA" is used as the main airport code. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... A Location Identifier takes the place of the name and the location of an airport, navigation aid, weather station, and manned air traffic control facility in air traffic control, telecommunications, computer programming, weather reports, and related services. ... Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an independant airport authority, created by the United States Congress to oversee management, operations, and capital development of Washington, D.C.s two major airports: Washington Reagan National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. ... ... Arlington County is an urban county of about 203,000 residents in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the U.S., directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. [1] Originally part of the District of Columbia, the land now comprising the county was retroceded to Virginia in a July... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... The term asphalt is often used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete. ... FAA redirects here. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... FAA redirects here. ... A Location Identifier takes the place of the name and the location of an airport, navigation aid, weather station, and manned air traffic control facility in air traffic control, telecommunications, computer programming, weather reports, and related services. ... “km” redirects here. ... The Central Business District of Sydney, Australia. ... ... Arlington County is an urban county of about 203,000 residents in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the U.S., directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. [1] Originally part of the District of Columbia, the land now comprising the county was retroceded to Virginia in a July... ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ... Reagan redirects here. ...

The airport is a focus city for US Airways, also the airport's largest carrier. The US Airways Shuttle offers air shuttle service to LaGuardia Airport in New York City and Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts. Delta Air Lines' Delta Shuttle offers air shuttle service to LaGuardia Airport in New York City. With a handful of exceptions, flights are restricted to destinations within 1,250 miles (2,012 km), in an effort to control aviation noise and to drive air traffic to the larger but more distant Washington Dulles International Airport. In 2006, the airport served approximately 18.5 million passengers.^[2] Because the airport only provides U.S. immigration and customs facilities for corporate jet traffic, the only international flights allowed to land at DCA are those from airports with U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance, which include Nassau, Bahamas; Bermuda; Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario (beginning May 1, 2008); and, Montréal, Quebec. In the airline industry, a focus city is a location that is not a hub, but from which the airline has flights to at least several destinations other than its hubs. ... US Airways is a low-cost carrier[2][3] owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ... US Airways Shuttle is the brand for an hourly service offered by US Airways between Boston, New York, and Washington. ... An air shuttle is a shuttle service operated with aircraft. ... LaGuardia Airport (IATA: LGA, ICAO: KLGA, FAA LID: LGA) (pronounced La-Gwardia) is an airport serving New York City, New York, United States, located on the waterfront of Flushing Bay, and borders the neighborhoods of Astoria, Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst in the borough of Queens. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For the Logan airport in Billings, Montana, see Billings Logan International Airport. ... Boston redirects here. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Delta Shuttle is the brand name for hourly air service operated by Delta Air Lines on high-demand routes in the northeastern United States. ... An air shuttle is a shuttle service operated with aircraft. ... LaGuardia Airport (IATA: LGA, ICAO: KLGA, FAA LID: LGA) (pronounced La-Gwardia) is an airport serving New York City, New York, United States, located on the waterfront of Flushing Bay, and borders the neighborhoods of Astoria, Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst in the borough of Queens. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Aviation noise is a form of environmental noise. ... , FAA Airport Diagram Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA: IAD, ICAO: KIAD, FAA LID: IAD) is a public airport located 25 miles (40 km) west of the central business district of Washington, D.C., in Loudoun County and Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. ... U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, is charged with regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws. ... The United States maintains border preclearance facilities at a number of ports and airports in foreign countries. ... For other uses of Nassau, see Nassau (disambiguation). ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ... This article is about the capital city of Canada. ... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Concordia Salus (Salvation through harmony) Ville de Montréal, Québec, Canada Location. ...

History

Washington National Airport was built by the federal government in 1940–41 by John McShain on mudflats alongside the Potomac River at Gravelly Point, 7 km (4½ miles) south of Washington, D.C. John McShain (December 21, 1898 - September 9, 1989) was a highy successful United States building contractor known as The Man Who Built Washington. ... Mudflats in Brewster, Massachusetts extending hundreds of yards offshore at the low tide. ... The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States (USA). ... Gravelly Point is a park in Arlington, Virginia, United States that is located north of National Airport, along the George Washington Parkway, and across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.. The park is a primary intersection on weekends of boaters, cyclists, and plane-spotters. ...

Captain John Alexander built a mansion called "Abingdon" on the site in 1746. A descendent, Philip Alexander, donated most of the land on which the City of Alexandria was built, and it was so named in his honor. Abingdon Mansion was purchased in 1778 by John Parke Custis and was the birthplace of Eleanor "Nelly" Parke Custis, step-granddaughter of President George Washington. Abingdon was destroyed by fire in 1930. In 1998, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority preserved the site and housed artifacts found there in the Exhibit Hall, located in Terminal A. Location in Virginia Coordinates: , Country State Founded 1749 Government  - Mayor William D. Euille Area  - Total 15. ... John Parke Custis (27 November 1754-5 November 1781) was a Virginia planter and stepson of George Washington. ... Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis (March 31, 1779 – July 15, 1852), known as Nelly, was the adopted daughter and step-granddaughter of United States President George Washington. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ... Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an independant airport authority, created by the United States Congress to oversee management, operations, and capital development of Washington, D.C.s two major airports: Washington Reagan National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. ...

Airport facilities in Washington, D.C. were seriously inadequate throughout the early 20th century. Hoover Field, located near the present site of the Pentagon, was the first major terminal to be developed in the Capital area, opening its doors in 1926. The facility's single runway was intersected by a local street; guards had to stop automobile traffic during takeoffs and landings. Hoover Field was the first airport for Washington, D.C. which opened in 1926. ... Car redirects here. ...

The following year, Washington Airport, another privately operated field, began service next door. In 1930, the economics of the Great Depression caused the two terminals to merge to form Washington-Hoover Airport. Bordered on the east by US-1, with its accompanying high-tension electrical wires, and obstructed by a high smokestack on one approach and a dump nearby, the field was less than adequate.

National Airport opened its doors on June 16, 1941. Though located on the Virginia side of the Potomac, much of the site had originally been underwater, in District of Columbia territory. A 1945 law established the airport as legally within Virginia but under the jurisdiction of Congress. is the 167th day of the year (168th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1941 (disambiguation). ... Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate President pro tempore Dick Cheney, (R) since January 20, 2001 Robert C. Byrd, (D) since January 4, 2007 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political...

Rapid growth in air traffic led to the construction of runway extensions in 1950 and 1955. The runway layout — limited due to the location and orientation of the airport — has otherwise changed little, except for the 1956 closure of a fourth, east-west runway now used for taxiing and aircraft parking. The terminal building was supplemented by the completion of the North Terminal in 1958; the two were connected in 1961.

Despite the expansions, several efforts have been made to restrict the growth of the airport. The advent of jet aircraft as well as traffic growth led Congress to pass the Washington Airport Act of 1950, which resulted in the opening of Dulles Airport in 1962. Concerns about aviation noise led to the imposition of noise restrictions even before jet service began in 1966. To reduce congestion and drive traffic to alternative airports, the Federal Aviation Administration imposed landing slot and perimeter restrictions on National and four other high-density airports in 1969. Jet aircraft are aircrafts with jet engines. ... Aviation noise is a form of environmental noise. ... FAA redirects here. ...

Service to the airport's dedicated Metro station began in 1977. The station was originally separate from the main terminal, but is today connected to terminals B and C via pedestrian bridges. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (formerly National Airport) is a Washington Metro station in Arlington, Virginia on the Blue and Yellow Lines. ...

On the afternoon of January 13, 1982, following a period of exceptionally cold weather and a morning of blizzard conditions, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed after waiting forty-nine minutes on a taxiway and taking off with ice and snow on the wings. The Boeing 737 aircraft failed to gain altitude. Less than a mile from the end of the runway, the airplane struck the 14th Street Bridge complex, shearing the tops off vehicles stuck in traffic before plunging through the one-inch thick ice covering the Potomac River. Rescue responses were greatly hampered by the weather and traffic. Due to heroic action on the part of motorists, a United States Park Service police helicopter crew, and one of the plane's passengers who later perished, 5 occupants of the downed plane survived. However, the other 74 persons who had been aboard died, as well as four occupants of vehicles on the bridge. President Reagan cited motorist Lenny Skutnik in his State of the Union Address later that year. is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... U.S. National Transportation Safety Board diagram of flight path for Air Florida flight 90 which crashed on takeoff at Washington, D.C. on January 13, 1982, killing 78 persons. ... The Boeing 737 is a short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... (Redirected from 14th Street Bridge) The 14th Street Bridge carries Interstate 395 and U.S. Highway 1 traffic across the Potomac River, connecting Arlington, Virginia and Washington DC. The bridge is also known for being the location of the Air Florida Flight 90 airplane crash on January 13, 1982. ... The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States (USA). ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States government agency that deals with U.S. National Parks and U.S. National Monuments. ... Martin L. (Lenny) Skutnik III was a 28 year old office worker for a federal agency who acted heroically following the crash of Air Florida Flight 90 on January 13, 1982. ... State of the Union redirects here. ...

The federal government relinquished control of Dulles and National Airports in 1987, when President Reagan signed a bill creating the independent Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. However, Congress has continued to intervene in the management of the airports. On February 6, 1998, President Bill Clinton signed legislation changing the airport's name from Washington National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, to honor the former president on his 87th birthday — a decision made without input from area residents.^[3] The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority initially resisted renaming the Metro station serving the airport, citing a policy (adopted in 1987) that states that groups seeking to rename a station were required to pay the cost of replacing signage. Also, the federal legislation renaming the airport specifically provided that no expenditures were required by that law. Arlington County, which would have been responsible for funding the name change, declined. Congress responded by threatening the system with budget cuts. Metro ultimately renamed the station at its own expense. Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate President pro tempore Dick Cheney, (R) since January 20, 2001 Robert C. Byrd, (D) since January 4, 2007 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III[1] on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ... The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is a non-federal tri-jurisdictional agency authorized by Congress, and funded by the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland that operates transit service in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. ...

With the addition of more flights and limited space in the aging main terminal, the airport began an extensive renovation and expansion in the 1990s. Hangar 11 on the northern end of the airport was converted into an interim terminal for USAir and Delta Air Lines in 1989, freeing up several gates in the main terminal until the new terminal complex became operational. On July 27, 1997, the new terminal complex, consisting of terminals B and C and two parking garages, opened. Argentine architect Cesar Pelli designed the new terminals of the airport. The interim terminal closed immediately after the opening and was converted back into a hangar. One pier of the main terminal (now Terminal A), which mainly housed American Airlines, was demolished; the other pier remains operational today as gates 1-9. The US Airways logo A US Airways 737 at Chicago OHare US Airways is an airline based in Arlington, Virginia. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... is the 208th day of the year (209th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... muu Cesar Pelli (born October 12, 1926 in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina) is a noted Argentine architect known for designing some of the worlds tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. ... American Airlines, Inc. ...

Tightened security and safety concerns

Many pilots regard the "River Visual" approach as one of the more interesting in the United States.

A plane descending over the Potomac River at night, making its final approach to the airport.

Because of National Airport's proximity to federal institutions such as the White House, U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and the Pentagon, enhanced security measures have been in place since the airport began operations. FAA plate of the River Visual approach to Reagan National Airport. ... FAA plate of the River Visual approach to Reagan National Airport. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3240x1615, 4142 KB) Summary This photo was taken by the submitter, User:Micahmn. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3240x1615, 4142 KB) Summary This photo was taken by the submitter, User:Micahmn. ... For other uses, see White House (disambiguation). ... United States Capitol The United States Capitol is the building which serves as home for the legislative branch of the United States government. ... This article is about the monument in Washington, D.C. For other monuments dedicated to George Washington, see Washington Monuments (world). ... This article is about the United States military building. ...

Prior to September 11, 2001, the most notable security measure was the southbound approach into the airport. Most of central Washington D.C. is prohibited airspace up to 18,000 feet. Due to this restriction, pilots approaching from the north follow the path of the Potomac River and make a steep turn shortly before landing on the southbound runaway. This approach is known as the River Visual and is commonly cited as one of the most challenging approaches in the world.^{[citation needed]} Similarly, flights taking off to the north are required to climb quickly and take a steep left turn, to avoid contact with the Washington Monument or flight over the White House. A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... The world’s navigable airspace is divided into three-dimensional segments, each of which is assigned to a specific class. ...

After the attacks, the airport was closed for several weeks, and security was tightened extensively when it reopened. Increased security measures included:

• A ban on aircraft with more than 156 seats (lifted in April 2002)^[4]
• A ban on the "River Visual" approach (lifted in April 2002)^[4]
• A requirement that, 30 minutes prior to landing or following takeoff, passengers were required to remain seated; if anyone stood up, the aircraft was to be diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport under military escort and the person standing would be detained and questioned by authority officials (lifted in July 2005)^[5]
• A ban on general aviation (lifted in October 2005, subject to the restrictions below)^[6]

On October 18, 2005, DCA was reopened to general aviation on a limited basis (48 operations per day) and under serious restrictions: passenger and crew manifests must be submitted to the Transportation Security Administration 24 hours in advance, and all planes must pass through one of 12 "gateway airports" where reinspections of aircraft, passengers, and baggage take place. An armed security officer must be onboard before departing a gateway airport.^[7] , FAA Airport Diagram Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA: IAD, ICAO: KIAD, FAA LID: IAD) is a public airport located 25 miles (40 km) west of the central business district of Washington, D.C., in Loudoun County and Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. ... A general aviation scene at Kemble Airfield, England. ... is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... TSA emblem The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a U.S. government agency that was created as part of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 19, 2001. ...

A plane on final approach for National as seen from the Arlington Memorial Bridge.

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The River Visual approach

A plane flying the River Visual approach by the Lincoln Memorial.

The River Visual approach was instituted due to safety and noise abatement concerns. The approach (which is for runway 19), which follows the course of the Potomac River, is only possible with a ceiling of at least 3,500 feet and visibility of 3 miles or more. There are lights on the Key Bridge, Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, Arlington Memorial Bridge, and the George Mason Memorial Bridge to aid pilots following the river. Aircraft using the approach can be observed from various parks on the river's west bank. Passengers seated on the left side of an airplane that is landing can easily see the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the National Mall, and the White House. Passengers seated on the right side can see CIA headquarters, Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, and the United States Air Force Memorial. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 156 pixelsFull resolution (7200 × 1400 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 156 pixelsFull resolution (7200 × 1400 pixel, file size: 2. ... The Lincoln Memorial, in Washington, D.C., is a United States Presidential memorial built to honor 16th President Abraham Lincoln. ... The Francis Scott Key Bridge, or, more commonly, the Key Bridge, is a reinforced concrete arch bridge conveying U.S. Highway 29 traffic across the Potomac River between the Rosslyn section of Arlington County, Virginia, and the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C. It was built by the U.S... Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (also known as the Teddy Roosevelt Bridge) is located in Washington, DC in the United States. ... Arlington Memorial Bridge connects Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, with the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. across the Potomac River. ... The Arland D. Williams Jr. ... The Jefferson Memorial from outside The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. ... Facing east across the Mall with ones back towards the Lincoln Memorial. ... CIA redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The United States Air Force Memorial is a sculpture in progress in Arlington, Virginia and designed by American architect James Ingo Freed with the firm Pei Cobb Freed and Partners Architects LLP for United States Air Force Memorial Foundation. ...

Perimeter restrictions

Reagan National Airport is subject to a federally mandated perimeter limitation and cannot accommodate flights to cities outside a 1,250 mile radius, with limited exceptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued 24 "beyond-perimeter slot exemptions" which allow specified carriers to operate 12 daily round-trip flights to cities outside the perimeter. These exemptions are allocated as follows: The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transport. ...

• US Airways (8 slots operating as 3x Phoenix, 1x Las Vegas)
• Alaska Airlines (6 slots operating as 2x Seattle/Tacoma, 1x Los Angeles)
• Frontier Airlines (6 slots operating as 3x Denver)
• Delta Air Lines (2 slots operating as 1x Salt Lake City)
• United Airlines (2 slots operating as 1x Denver)

In 1999, Senator John McCain of Arizona introduced legislation to remove the 1250-mile perimeter restriction, infuriating local residents concerned about noise and traffic from increased service by larger, long-haul aircraft. McCain argued that the move would improve competition, while critics charged he was supporting the interests of Phoenix, Arizona-based America West Airlines (AWA). In the end the restriction was not lifted, but the FAA was permitted to add additional exemptions, which went not to AWA but to competitor Alaska Airlines. AWA would later gain additional exemptions for non-stop service to Phoenix in 2004. US Airways is a low-cost carrier[2][3] owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... Alaska Airlines, (NYSE: ALK) is an airline based in Seattle, Washington, United States. ... Seattle redirects here. ... Nickname: Location of Tacoma in Pierce County and Washington State Coordinates: , Country State County Pierce Government  - Mayor Bill Baarsma (D) Area  - City  62. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... This article is about Frontier Airlines that was founded in 1994. ... Nickname: Location of Denver in the State of Colorado Location of Colorado in the United States Coordinates: , Country United States State State of Colorado City and County Denver[1] Founded 1858-11-22, as Denver City, K.T.[2] Incorporated 1861-11-07, as Denver City, C.T.[3] Consolidated... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see USS Salt Lake City. ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ... Nickname: Location of Denver in the State of Colorado Location of Colorado in the United States Coordinates: , Country United States State State of Colorado City and County Denver[1] Founded 1858-11-22, as Denver City, K.T.[2] Incorporated 1861-11-07, as Denver City, C.T.[3] Consolidated... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... McCain redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... America West Airlines (IATA: HP, ICAO: AWE, and Callsign: Cactus), operating as US Airways, is one of the United States ten major airlines. ... Alaska Airlines, (NYSE: ALK) is an airline based in Seattle, Washington, United States. ...

Terminals, airlines, and destinations

Destinations with direct service from Washington National

US Airways is the largest carrier at the airport, accounting for roughly 35% of the airport's passenger traffic in March 2006. American Airlines, the second-largest, accounts for roughly 14% of traffic. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 600 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 1000 pixel, file size: 384 KB, MIME type: image/png) This is a route map for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as of March 2007. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 600 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 1000 pixel, file size: 384 KB, MIME type: image/png) This is a route map for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as of March 2007. ... US Airways is a low-cost carrier[2][3] owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ... American Airlines, Inc. ...

Terminal A (Gates 1-9)

Terminal A opened in 1941 and was expanded in 1955 to accommodate more passengers and airlines. This terminal is currently undergoing renovation to restore its original architecture, and is expected to be completed in a couple of years.^{[citation needed]}

• AirTran Airways (Atlanta, Fort Myers, Milwaukee [seasonal; begins May 3], Orlando)
• Midwest Airlines (Kansas City, Milwaukee, Omaha)
• Northwest Airlines (Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis/St. Paul)
  • Northwest Airlink operated by Pinnacle Airlines (Grand Rapids, Indianapolis)
  • Northwest Airlink operated by Mesaba Airlines (Madison, Des Moines)
• Spirit Airlines (Fort Lauderdale)

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Terminals B and C

The hub of Terminals B and C

Terminals B and C opened in 1997, replacing a collection of airline-specific terminals built during the 1960s. The new terminals were designed by architect Cesar Pelli and house 35 gates. There is no Gate 13, possibly due to superstition.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links DCNatlAirport-082801. ... Image File history File links DCNatlAirport-082801. ... muu Cesar Pelli (born October 12, 1926 in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina) is a noted Argentine architect known for designing some of the worlds tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. ... The stall numbers at the Santa Anita Park. ...

Terminal B (Gates 10-22 - Pier 1)

• Air Canada (Montréal, Toronto-Pearson)
  • Air Canada Jazz (Montréal, Ottawa [begins May 1], Toronto-Pearson)
• Alaska Airlines (Los Angeles, Seattle/Tacoma)
• Continental Airlines (Cleveland, Houston-Intercontinental, Newark)
  • Continental Express operated by ExpressJet Airlines (Cleveland, Newark)
• Delta Air Lines (Atlanta, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Salt Lake City, New York-JFK)
  • Delta Connection operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Boston, Huntsville, Jackson)
  • Delta Connection operated by Chautauqua Airlines (Columbus (OH))
  • Delta Connection operated by Comair (Baton Rouge, Boston, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Huntsville, Lexington, New York-JFK)
  • Delta Connection operated by Shuttle America (Atlanta, New York-LaGuardia)
  • Delta Shuttle operated by Delta Air Lines (New York-LaGuardia)

This is a view of the airport from the north, showing terminals B and C. It was taken from Gravelly Point, a popular park where people can watch planes take off or land.

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Terminal B (Gates 23-34 - Pier 2)

• American Airlines (Chicago-O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, St. Louis)
  • American Eagle (Boston, Chicago-O'Hare, Fayetteville (AR), Nashville, New York-JFK, New York-LaGuardia, Raleigh/Durham)
• Frontier Airlines (Denver)
• United Airlines (Chicago-O'Hare, Denver)
• US Airways (see Gates 35-45)

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Terminal C (Gates 35-45 - Pier 3) - US Airways

Runway layout at DCA

• US Airways (Albany, Bermuda, Buffalo, Charlotte, Columbus (OH), Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville (FL), Las Vegas, Manchester (NH), Nassau, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Sarasota/Bradenton [seasonal], Syracuse, Tampa, West Palm Beach)
  • US Airways Shuttle operated by US Airways (Boston, New York-LaGuardia, Orlando)
  • US Airways Express operated by Air Wisconsin (Albany, Buffalo, Burlington (VT), Charleston (SC), Charlotte, Dayton, Detroit, Greensboro, Greenville/Spartanburg, Hartford, Huntsville, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Knoxville, Manchester (NH), Martha's Vineyard [seasonal], Myrtle Beach [seasonal], Nantucket [seasonal], Nashville, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh/Durham, Rochester (NY), Savannah [seasonal], Syracuse, Tampa, White Plains)
  • US Airways Express operated by Chautauqua Airlines (Columbia (SC), Columbus (OH), Greensboro, Indianapolis, Louisville, Myrtle Beach [seasonal], Philadelphia, Portland (ME))
  • US Airways Express operated by Colgan Air (Charleston (WV))
  • US Airways Express operated by Piedmont Airlines (Philadelphia,Hilton Head [seasonal)
  • US Airways Express operated by PSA Airlines (Charleston (SC), Chattanooga, Columbia (SC), Dayton, Huntsville, Knoxville, Louisville, Nashville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rochester (NY))
  • US Airways Express operated by Republic Airlines (Albany, Atlanta, Burlington (VT), Charleston (SC), Columbus (OH), Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Hartford, Huntsville, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Myrtle Beach [seasonal], Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland (ME), Raleigh/Durham, Sarasota/Bradenton, Savannah [seasonal], Syracuse)

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Ground transportation

The airport is served by a Washington Metrorail stop, and has a shuttle bus connecting the rail stop with Terminal A.

• By subway: The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro station is located on an elevated outdoor platform (with a canopy) connected to the concourse level of Terminals B and C, and offers service to the Yellow and Blue lines.
• By taxi: Taxicabs from DCA to Virginia are metered. Taxicabs from DCA to the District of Columbia use the DC Taxicab Commission's Zone system, as well as an interstate travel fee; a ride to downtown Washington costs approximately US$15.
• By airport shuttle: Door-to-door service is available from several providers.
• By road: DCA is located on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, and connected to U.S. Route 1 by the Airport Viaduct (State Route 233). Interstate 395 is just north of DCA, and is accessible by the G.W. Parkway and U.S. Route 1.

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References

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External links

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (official site)
• Description of approaches including River Visual
• Photo of Airport as seen from across the Potomac River
• FAA Airport Diagram(PDF), effective 10 April 2008
• Resources for this airport:
  • AirNav airport information for KDCA
  • ASN accident history for DCA
  • FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
  • NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
  • SkyVector aeronautical chart for KDCA
  • FAA current DCA delay information