Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport sits in Arlington on the Potomac, so close to the city that the monuments are visible on approach. It is the natural airport for anyone staying downtown, in Arlington or in Alexandria, and its compact terminals make arrivals brisk.

Arrivals

Share your flight number and the chauffeur tracks the flight, meeting you after landing. Chauffeured pickups at DCA take place at designated commercial areas rather than the main curb; the chauffeur confirms the exact point by text as you land, and the walk from baggage claim is short. Meet-and-greet is available for guests who prefer to be met inside.

Departures

The drive from downtown is short by distance, but the George Washington Parkway and the 14th Street Bridge slow markedly at rush hour. From Maryland, the Beltway or a route through the city may be preferable depending on the hour. We time the pickup accordingly and arrive early.

Practical notes

Most flights at DCA are domestic, with security lines that vary by terminal and time of day. The airport is served by Metro, and an early-morning departure bank means the terminal is busy well before sunrise. Weekday late afternoons and Sunday evenings are the peak arrival periods.

• Closest airport to downtown, Arlington and Alexandria
• Pickup point confirmed by text on landing
• Meet-and-greet available
• Departure timing built around parkway and bridge traffic