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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Arlington, Virginia 2 terminals Updated Oct. 15, 2026

DCA Airport Guide: Terminals, Metro, Parking, Food and Wi-Fi

Reagan National (DCA) has two terminals. Terminal 1 (gates A1 to A9) serves Air Canada, Frontier and Southwest. Terminal 2 (gates B10 to E59) serves Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue and United. The airport says that if you move between the two, you go through security again. DCA handled 24.89 million passengers in 2025, and the Metro station is attached to Terminal 2. Terminal 1 was long called Terminal A, and Terminal 2 is the old Terminal B/C, names the airport's own pages still use in places. American Airlines treats DCA as a hub.

Key facts

Terminals 2 T1, T2
Airlines 8 In the official directory
To Downtown Washington, DC 5 mi By road
Last checked 10/15/2026 Checked by our team

What do you need?

ParkingOfficial lots, cheaper off-site options and where to wait for pickups. HotelsHotels at and near the airport, shuttles and sleeping in the terminal. To the cityTrains, buses, taxis, rideshare and private transfers. LoungesWhich lounge is in your terminal and how to get in without status. SecurityWait times by terminal, fast lanes and what to have ready. FoodBest bites terminal by terminal, before or after security. Lost and foundWho to contact: your airline, the terminal or the airport. Car rentalWhere the rental counters are and how to reach them. WifiHow to connect, charging spots and an eSIM if you land abroad.

Terminals at a glance

  • T1
    Open

    Main airlines: Air Canada, Frontier and Southwest. Gates A1 to A9. T1 has its own security checkpoint, and it serves only these three airlines.

    The smaller, historic terminal (long called Terminal A) for Air Canada, Frontier and Southwest. Gates A1 to A9 and one checkpoint.

    Official T1 map
  • T2
    Open

    Main airlines: Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue and United. Gates B10 to E59, in the B, C, D and E gate areas. T2 has two checkpoints: North (closest to American) and South (closest to Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United, and it also serves American). The Metrorail station connects to T2.

    The main terminal (the old Terminal B/C), with National Hall, most of the shops and restaurants, and the Metro bridges. Gates B10 to E59.

    Official T2 map

DCA terminals and airlines by terminal

DCA has Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Here is where each airline on DCA's official airline list is:

  • Terminal 1 (gates A1 to A9): Air Canada, Frontier, Southwest.
  • Terminal 2 (gates B10 to E59): Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, United.

Terminal 2 holds the B, C, D and E gate areas and National Hall, the main shopping and dining area. The airport's security page says Terminal 1 serves only Air Canada, Frontier and Southwest.

DCA's list names the airlines that sell tickets, not the regional partners that fly for them. If your flight is on a regional carrier, look at the airline name on your ticket, such as American, Delta or United, and use that terminal.

Old names: Terminal 1 is the former Terminal A, and Terminal 2 is the former Terminal B/C. The airport's own pages still use them in places.

American Airlines: DCA is American's Washington hub. The airport's articles page links press coverage of "American's New Concourse at its Washington DC Hub", and the 14 gates of the concourse that opened in 2021 are today's E46 to E59.

Gate numbers can change, so confirm your gate on the flight board or on flyreagan.com before you leave the main area.

What is changing at DCA

Project Journey, the airport's $1 billion upgrade, is finished. Its 14-gate commuter concourse opened in April 2021 (today's E gates, E46 to E59, which replaced the old Gate 35X bus gate), and its two new security checkpoints opened in November 2021. They are the Terminal 2 North and South checkpoints you use today.

DCA Reimagined, a multi-year upgrade in Terminal 2, is the current project. The airport says it brings new concessions, redevelopments, upgraded restrooms and new amenities, so expect some closed restrooms and changing shops. The airport has also closed the cell phone lot for terminal roadway construction and cut Economy parking by about 40 percent for a new parking structure. See the parking page for both.

Watch the airport's construction advisories on flyreagan.com before you travel.

Arriving, departing and security at DCA

DCA is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Put 2401 S Smith Blvd, Arlington, VA 22202 in your navigation app.

The airport recommends arriving 2 hours before a domestic flight, and tells you to check with your airline. Another page of its FAQ suggests 90 to 120 minutes. DCA says it has a limited number of international flights, and immigration and customs happen before boarding at the departure airport.

There are 3 security checkpoints:

  • Terminal 1 (gates A1 to A9): open 4:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  • Terminal 2 North (closest to American): open 4:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  • Terminal 2 South (closest to Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United, also serves American): open 4:00 am to 9:00 pm.

The airport's FAQ gives a different Terminal 1 opening time, 4:30 am, so treat 4:00 am as the earliest and check the live wait times on flyreagan.com. CLEAR is at all checkpoints, and each checkpoint has a TSA PreCheck lane.

Going from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, or the reverse, means going through security again, according to DCA's FAQ.

Personal vehicle pickup: the outside curb at Terminal 1, and the outside curb on the baggage claim level at Terminal 2. Use the marked crosswalks. Uber and Lyft use a different spot: the third (outer) curb at Terminal 1 and the outer curb on the baggage claim level at Terminal 2, where green flags mark the loading zones (choose Zone 1 to 4 in your app).

Drop-off with only a carry-on? Kiss & Fly is a pull-off area between the parking garages and the Metro station with quick access to the North and South checkpoints, for Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue and United passengers. Follow the purple Kiss & Fly signs.

REAL ID: since February 1, 2026, travelers 18 and older without a REAL ID or another acceptable ID must pay a $45 identity verification fee before screening, the airport says. A U.S. passport or a Global Entry card works.

Getting around DCA and to the city

Metro: an elevated Metrorail station connects to the concourse level of Terminal 2 by two enclosed pedestrian bridges. DCA's FAQ says to use the Blue or Yellow line. From Terminal 1, DCA's Metrorail page says to exit to the street-side curb and board any Airport Shuttle bus to the Terminal 2 stop, where an enclosed bridge reaches the station. DCA's FAQ separately calls Terminal 1 a short walk inside the terminal, so follow the signs and ask staff if you are unsure.

Metro fares: DCA lists daytime fares from $2.25 to $6.75, and $2.25 to $2.50 after 9:30 pm and on weekends. Bus fare is $2.25. These figures were checked on October 15, 2026 and change, so confirm on wmata.com. Metro's station page lists the first Blue Line train at 6:17 am on Saturday and Sunday and the last at 1:41 am on Saturday and 11:41 pm on Sunday (checked October 15, 2026). For weekday hours and how often trains run, check the live arrivals at wmata.com. The station opens 10 minutes before the first train.

Airport shuttle buses run 24 hours a day. The Economy bus links the Economy Lot with all terminals. The Rental Car / Garage Parking bus links the Rental Car Facility, Parking 1 and 2, and all terminals. At Terminal 2, shuttle pickup is on the baggage claim level. Garage shuttles run about every 5 to 10 minutes and the Economy shuttle about every 10 minutes, according to the airport's parking pages.

Taxis: exit through any baggage claim door to the marked taxi lines. From Terminal 2, DCA says to walk indoors on the baggage claim level to Doors 5 or 6.

Which flights leave from DCA

DCA is mainly a short-haul airport. Under the federal Perimeter Rule, nonstop flights go no farther than 1,250 miles from Washington, with exceptions for a limited number of daily flights to cities in the West and Texas, including Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Austin and San Antonio.

The FAA's slot rule limits landings and takeoffs to 62 per hour at DCA, according to the airport. That is one reason schedules are tight and delays spread fast.

DCA and Dulles (IAD) are both run by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. If you are looking for a long international flight, check IAD.

Food, drink and shopping at DCA

The official DCA directory lists 88 shops, restaurants, cafes and vending spots. National Hall in Terminal 2 has the most, 26, followed by the B gates (14), the A gates (10) and the E gates (10).

Before security: Terminal 1 has Cibo Express Gourmet Market, CTY, District Bar and a Dunkin'. Terminal 2 has The Cafe at DCA North and The Cafe at DCA South, near the checkpoints.

After security, examples include Ben's Chili Bowl, Chick-fil-A and Legal Sea Foods in National Hall, Busboys and Poets and Kapnos Taverna in the D gates, and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites and P.F. Chang's in the E gates. Hours are in the directory and change, so check before you go.

DCA has no baggage storage, so plan to carry your bags through your meal.

  • Atlas Brew Works

    T2 After security

    Craft brewery with a sit down menu of burgers, salads, pizza and breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Ben's Chili Bowl

    T2 After security

    Local D.C. favorite with breakfast, quick serve and sit down service. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Boar's Head Delicatessen

    T1 After security

    Deli with breakfast and grab and go. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Busboys and Poets

    T2 After security

    Local sit down restaurant and bar with breakfast, halal and vegetarian options. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Busboys and Poets Express

    T2 After security

    Quick serve and grab and go version of Busboys and Poets with halal options. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • CAVA

    T2 After security

    Quick serve Mediterranean bowls, with healthy and vegetarian options. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 9:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Chick-fil-A

    T2 After security

    Quick serve chicken with breakfast and a kids menu. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Cibo Express Gourmet Market

    T1 Before security

    Grab and go market with snacks and travel items, before security in Terminal 1. Terminal 1, before security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Cibo Walk-Thru Gourmet Market

    T1 After security

    Walk through market with coffee, snacks and grab and go. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Colada Shop

    T2 After security

    Local spot for coffee, breakfast and Cuban inspired food. C Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Custom Burger

    T1 After security

    Quick serve burgers with breakfast and grab and go. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • District Bar

    T1 Before security

    Sit down bar with breakfast, coffee and desserts, before security in Terminal 1. Terminal 1, before security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Dos Toros

    T2 After security

    Local taqueria style quick bites with breakfast and vegetarian options. C Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Dunkin' (B Gates)

    T2 After security

    Dunkin coffee and breakfast, quick serve. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Dunkin' (National Hall)

    T2 After security

    Dunkin coffee and breakfast, quick serve. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Dunkin' (Post-Security Terminal 1)

    T1 After security

    Dunkin coffee and breakfast, quick serve. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Dunkin' (Pre-Security Terminal 1)

    T1 Before security

    Dunkin coffee and breakfast, quick serve. Terminal 1, before security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Elevation Burger

    T2 After security

    Organic burger chain with grass fed beef. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Farmer's Fridge - Vending

    T2 After security

    Fresh salads and bowls from a vending fridge, open all day. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    All day
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  • Five Guys

    T2 After security

    Burgers and fries, quick serve and sit down. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Georgetown Gourmet Market

    T2 After security

    Market with breakfast, coffee and grab and go. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Great American Bagel Bakery

    T2 After security

    Bagels, coffee and breakfast, quick serve. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Grille District

    T2 After security

    Sit down grill and bar with breakfast and healthy options. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 9:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Half Moon Empanadas

    T2 After security

    Empanadas, quick serve and grab and go with breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Kapnos Taverna

    T2 After security

    Sit down Mediterranean restaurant and bar with a kids menu. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Legal Sea Foods

    T2 After security

    Sit down seafood restaurant and bar with breakfast. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    8:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Lucky Buns

    T2 After security

    Local sit down burger spot and bar with halal options. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Matsutake Sushi

    T2 After security

    Sushi, sit down or quick serve, with a bar. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    10:30 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Mezeh Mediterranean Grill

    T2 After security

    Quick serve Mediterranean with halal and healthy options. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Mi Vida

    T2 After security

    Local sit down restaurant and bar with breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Mi Vida: Grab-n-Go

    T2 After security

    Quick grab and go counter from Mi Vida with breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Nalley Fresh

    T2 After security

    Local quick serve with healthy and value options and breakfast. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:30 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • On The Fly by Capital One Landing

    T2 After security

    Grab and go with coffee and pastries. The airport says grab and go items start at 5:00 am. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • P.F. Chang's

    T2 After security

    Sit down Asian restaurant and bar with breakfast listed. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    7:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Page

    T1 After security

    Sit down restaurant and bar with breakfast and coffee, in Terminal 1. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Peet's Coffee

    T2 After security

    Coffee, pastries and grab and go. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Reservoir

    T1 After security

    French Provençal bistro style restaurant and bar. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Starbucks

    T2 After security

    Coffee, breakfast and pastries. C Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Starbucks (D Gates)

    T2 After security

    Coffee, breakfast and pastries, grab and go. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Tagliare

    T1 After security

    Quick serve and grab and go with breakfast. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Taylor Gourmet

    T2 After security

    Philadelphia style sandwiches, quick serve with value options. C Gates, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • The Cafe at DCA North

    T2 Before security

    Cafe at the north security checkpoint with coffee, breakfast, snacks and news, before security. Terminal 2 Security - North, before security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • The Cafe at DCA South

    T2 Before security

    Cafe at the south security checkpoint with coffee, breakfast and grab and go, before security. Terminal 2 Security - South, before security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Timber Pizza Co.

    T2 After security

    Local brand with 10 inch individual pizzas, salads and breakfast sandwiches. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Vino Volo

    T2 After security

    Wine bar with flights, glasses and food plates. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    9:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites

    T2 After security

    Sit down bar and restaurant with breakfast and coffee. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Zeke's Coffee

    T2 After security

    Coffee with grab and go, halal options and breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

Wi-Fi at DCA

Free Wi-Fi covers the main terminal and concourse areas. Connect to #DCA Free WiFi, which opens a splash screen. Enter your email address and ZIP or postal code, then accept the terms and tap Connect. International visitors can choose Yes to skip the ZIP code step.

For technical questions, email techWORKS@mwaa.com. The airport also has a feedback form to report weak signal spots.

Lost and found at DCA

Start with DCA's online Report Lost Item form. There is no charge, and the airport warns that third party sites will charge fees.

Where to ask depends on where you lost it:

  • On the plane, at check-in, at the gate or on a jet bridge: contact the airline.
  • At the security checkpoint: TSA, through tsa.gov/form/lost-and-found.
  • Terminal, concourse, parking shuttle buses and other public areas: DCA Lost and Found, 703-417-0110, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm, closed weekends and federal holidays.
  • In a DC taxi: the DC Taxicab Commission, 202-645-6018.

The office is in Terminal 1, first floor, Room M-160, across from entrance door 2, near the Air Canada and Frontier ticket counters. If it is closed you may reach a message service. A technician replies within one business day, according to the airport. You can pick up your item, send a designated person with written authorization, or arrange FedEx shipping with your own prepaid label. DCA does not pay for shipping.

Other services at DCA

Baggage storage: DCA's FAQ says it is not available at Reagan National.

Nursing rooms: DCA lists 6, with a rocking chair, outlets, a shelf, a mirror and a changing table. In Terminal 1 there is one before security near the checkpoint and one after security near Reservoir Restaurant. In Terminal 2 there are two after security between Gates E46 and E59, and four after security in National Hall between Gates D35 to D45 and B10 to B22.

Pet relief areas: after security in Terminal 2 near Gates E46 to E59, at the north end and the south end of National Hall, and in Terminal 1 near Gates A1 to A9. Before security they are next to the North and South Metrorail station entrances and at both ends of the Gates A1 to A9 roadway curb. Check airline rules for pets before you fly.

Accessibility: ask your airline or any skycap for a wheelchair at any terminal. Airport shuttle buses have wheelchair lifts and audible announcements. All checkpoints are accessible, and TSA Cares can assist travelers with disabilities or medical conditions. Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards can be picked up from the USO or the pre-security information desks between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Taxi dispatch for a wheelchair-accessible taxi: 703-417-4333.

Meeting rooms: DCA rents conference facilities before security in Terminal 1.

Meeting arriving passengers: only ticketed passengers can go through security. Airlines can issue gate passes to non-travelers at their own discretion, with a photo ID.

Lost bag: report a missing or delayed bag to your airline, which tracks it and arranges delivery.

Things to do: the Terminal 1 Exhibit Hall, the public art in National Hall in Terminal 2, and the north terrace on the Departures level of Terminal 2.

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  • Free Wi-Fi (#DCA Free WiFi)

    Main terminal and concourse areas. Enter an email address and ZIP code on the splash screen. Technical help: techWORKS@mwaa.com.

  • DCA Lost and Found

    T1 Before security

    Terminal 1, first floor, Room M-160, across from entrance door 2. Phone 703-417-0110. TSA items go through tsa.gov and plane items through the airline.

    Hours
    Mon to Fri 7:30 am to 4 pm, closed weekends and federal holidays
    Open in Maps

  • Pet relief areas

    Before security

    Eight marked areas. After security: Terminal 2 near Gates E46 to E59, north and south ends of National Hall, Terminal 1 near Gates A1 to A9. Before security: next to the North and South Metrorail entrances and both ends of the Gates A1 to A9 curb.

    Open in Maps

  • Nursing rooms

    Before security

    Six rooms. Terminal 1: one before security near the checkpoint, one after security near Reservoir Restaurant. Terminal 2: two after security near Gates E46 to E59, four in National Hall between Gates D35 to D45 and B10 to B22.

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  • Kiss & Fly passenger drop-off

    T2 Before security

    Quick drop-off for carry-on travelers on Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue and United, between the parking garages and the Metro station, with access to the North and South checkpoints. Follow the purple signs.

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  • REAL ID and TSA ConfirmID

    Before security

    Travelers 18 and older without a REAL ID or other acceptable ID pay $45 for identity verification before screening, from February 1, 2026.

    Price
    $45 checked Oct. 15, 2026
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  • Live security wait times

    The airport's Security Information page shows the current wait at each checkpoint.

  • Electric vehicle charging (Parking 2)

    T2 Before security

    73 spaces on the ground level (no app) and 30 on Level 2 (ChargePoint). 240V J1772, first come, first served. Regular parking rates apply.

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  • Personal vehicle pick-up curbs

    Before security

    Outside curb at Terminal 1 and at the Terminal 2 baggage claim level. Use the marked crosswalks.

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  • Rental Car Center ride app zone

    Off airport

    Uber, Lyft and Alto cannot enter the rental car area. Use the drop-off and pick-up zone across from the Rental Car Shuttle Bus shelter on National Avenue.

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  • Pepsi Lounge

    T1 Before security

    A seating area with vending machines for snacks and drinks, open all day. Not a membership lounge.

    Hours
    All day
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Questions travelers ask

How many terminals does DCA have?

DCA has two terminals. Terminal 1 has gates A1 to A9, and Terminal 2 has gates B10 to E59. Terminal 2 holds the B, C, D and E gate areas.

Which terminal is my airline at DCA?

Air Canada, Frontier and Southwest are at Terminal 1. Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue and United are at Terminal 2. Check your boarding pass, because airlines can move.

Which terminal is Southwest at DCA?

Southwest uses Terminal 1, gates A1 to A9, with its own security checkpoint.

Can you walk between terminals at DCA?

DCA's FAQ says going from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, or the reverse, means going through security again. The airport page for Metro says to use an Airport Shuttle bus from Terminal 1 curb to reach Terminal 2. Allow extra time.

Is there a train at DCA?

Yes. Washington Metrorail's Blue and Yellow lines stop at the Reagan National station, connected to the concourse level of Terminal 2 by enclosed bridges. DCA lists daytime fares from $2.25 to $6.75, and confirm the current fare with Metro.

Does DCA have free Wi-Fi?

Yes. Connect to #DCA Free WiFi in the main terminal and concourses, enter your email address and ZIP code, and accept the terms. For technical help, email techWORKS@mwaa.com.

Where is lost and found at DCA?

Use the Report Lost Item form on flyreagan.com or call 703-417-0110, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm. The office is in Terminal 1, first floor, Room M-160. TSA items go through tsa.gov, and plane items go through your airline.

Does DCA have luggage storage?

No. DCA's FAQ says baggage storage is not available at Reagan National.

Is DCA open 24 hours?

Yes, for passengers, people helping passengers and employees. The checkpoints open at 4:00 am, though, so there is no screening overnight.

How early should I get to DCA?

DCA recommends 2 hours before a domestic flight, and tells you to check with your airline. Another page of the airport's FAQ suggests 90 to 120 minutes. Security checkpoints open at 4:00 am.

What was Terminal A and Terminal B/C at DCA?

Terminal A is now called Terminal 1 (gates A1 to A9). Terminal B/C is now Terminal 2 (gates B10 to E59). The airport's own pages still use the old names in places.

Is DCA an American Airlines hub?

Yes. American flies from Terminal 2, and the airport's articles page links press coverage of American's Washington hub.

Do I need a REAL ID to fly from DCA?

You need a REAL ID or another acceptable ID, such as a passport. Since February 1, 2026, travelers without one pay a $45 fee for identity verification at the checkpoint, according to DCA.

Sources and last check

Checked by our team on Oct. 15, 2026 against these official sources: