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Nearest Airport to Washington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 4.8 km (3 mi) away.

Closest airport DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 4.8 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car

Airports near Washington

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    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flag of United StatesWashington, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DCA 4.8 km3 mi · ~5 min
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    Joint Base Andrews Flag of United StatesCamp Springs, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ADW 17 km11 mi · ~19 min
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    Davison Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Belvoir, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAA 24 km15 mi · ~25 min
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    Fort Meade Executive Airport Flag of United StatesFort Meade(Odenton), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FME 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
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    Washington Dulles International Airport Flag of United StatesDulles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IAD 37 km23 mi · ~39 min
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    Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Flag of United StatesBaltimore, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BWI 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field Flag of United StatesManassas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MNZ 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
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    Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field Flag of United StatesQuantico, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NYG 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
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    Martin State Airport Flag of United StatesBaltimore, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MTN 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) Flag of United StatesPatuxent River, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NHK 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Washington; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Washington?

The nearest airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 4.8 km (3 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Washington?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 4.8 km from Washington in a straight line — roughly 5 min by car.

What other airports are near Washington?

Joint Base Andrews (ADW) — 17 km, Davison Army Air Field (DAA) — 24 km and Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) — 32 km.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.