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KDCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
15 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.10 MHz (Washington Tower)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), located in Washington, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 15 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
ICAO / IATA
KDCA / DCA
Municipality
Washington
Country
Region
US-DC — District of Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
15 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,169 ft / 2,185 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 356° / 176°
RWY 01 (356°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: DCA | CRS: 7°
RWY 19 (176°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: ASO | CRS: 149°
Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,204 ft / 1,586 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 142.7° / 322.7°
RWY 15 (142.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (322.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 26° / 206°
RWY 04 (26°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (206°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP
119.85 MHz
APP
124.20 MHz
CLRD
128.25 MHz
DEP
118.95 MHz
DEP
125.65 MHz
GND Washington Ground
121.70 MHz
GND
257.60 MHz
TWR Washington Tower
119.10 MHz
TWR
134.35 MHz
TWR Washington Tower ;Helicopters
257.60 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
WXAS WX ASOS: (703-418-1177)
132.65 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KADWILS
Joint Base Andrews
15 km / 8 nm
KDAAILS
Davison Army Air Field
20 km / 11 nm
KFME
Fort Meade Executive Airport
35 km / 19 nm
KIADILS
Washington Dulles International Airport
38 km / 20 nm
KHEFILS
Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field
44 km / 24 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026