What Virginia airport is close to Washington DCA?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the closest major airport to Washington, D.C. It is located in the Dulles, Virginia area, approximately 26 miles (42 kilometers) west of downtown Washington, D.C. IAD is a major hub for United Airlines and serves numerous domestic and international destinations.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located in Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It is the closest airport to the city center, but it has limited flight operations compared to IAD due to its proximity to residential areas and the White House.