Ronald Reagan National Airport

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), opened in 1941, is Washington, D.C.’s conveniently located airport with one main terminal and three concourses (A, B and C), primarily handling domestic and short-haul flights. Compact but busy, DCA is a key gateway for business travel and serves as a major hub for American Airlines while also hosting carriers like Delta, JetBlue and Southwest. The airport sits just across the Potomac—about a 10–15 minute Metro ride on the Blue/Yellow lines to the National Mall—and offers taxis, shuttles and river taxi options. Fares are often competitive for short routes, though parking and concessions can be on the pricey side.